Name: Cincinnati Chili over Spaghetti (Standard)
Prep time: 36 min
Cook time: 54 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Spaghetti; 2 pounds Ground Beef; 1 medium Onion-diced; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can Tomato Sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can Diced Tomatoes-undrained; 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cup Diced Onions

Recipe tier

A classic Cincinnati Chili recipe, simplified for the home cook. This version focuses on achieving the signature flavor profile with readily available ingredients.

Total 1h 30m

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 18

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Spaghetti
1 pound 450 g Spaghetti
Chili Base
2 pounds 900 g Ground Beef
1 medium 150 g Onion-diced
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
1 tbsp 15 mL Chili Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Ground Cumin
tsp 2.5 mL Ground Cinnamon
tsp 1.25 mL Ground Cloves
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne Pepper
1 (15 ounce) can 425 g Tomato Sauce
1 (15 ounce) can 425 g Diced Tomatoes-undrained
2 tbsp 30 mL Worcestershire Sauce
1 tbsp 15 mL Yellow Mustard
1 tsp 5 mL Sugar
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Toppings
1 cup 240 mL Shredded Cheddar Cheese
cup 120 mL Diced Onions

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown Ground Beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Add Onion and Garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in Chili Powder, Cumin, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Cayenne Pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
Add Tomato Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, Worcestershire Sauce, Mustard, and Sugar to the pot. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste.
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for at least 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the better the flavor will develop.
To serve, place a portion of Spaghetti on a plate and top with Chili. Garnish with Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Diced Onions.