Skyline Chili Cincinnati Chili

Skyline Chili is a popular regional cuisine from Cincinnati, Ohio. It’s known for its unique preparation and serving style, and it’s served at — you guessed it — a restaurant...

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Skyline Chili Cincinnati Chili

Skyline Chili is a popular regional cuisine from Cincinnati, Ohio. It’s known for its unique preparation and serving style, and it’s served at — you guessed it — a restaurant called Skyline Chili. It has become a midwestern family favorite, and it’s sometimes also called a hot dish.

Ingredients :
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 1 large yellow onion , chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 16 ounces plain crushed tomatoes (canned)
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar*
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Spaghetti , cooked al dente
  • Kidney beans , drained and rinsed, optional
  • Sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
  • White onion , chopped and raw
Directions :

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking apart and browning well for 4-5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, sauteing for another 2-3 minutes or until onions start to soften. Drain any excess fats and transfer to a large pot or Dutch oven.

  2. Add the beef broth, tomatoes, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper, allspice, cloves and a bay leaf to the pot and stir to combine.

  3. Heat over low heat uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

  4. When ready to serve, remove the bay leaf.

  5. Serve over cooked spaghetti and top with your choice of shredded cheddar cheese, kidney beans and chopped white onion.

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