Cincinnati Chili

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Cincinnati Chili.

1. Step 1

   In a spacious pot, start by combining ground beef with tomato paste.

2. Step 2

   To ensure you capture every bit of flavor, rinse the tomato paste can with a couple of tablespoons of water and pour that into the pot.

3. Step 3

   Next, add minced garlic, diced onion, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, allspice, ground cloves, black pepper, bay leaf, sugar, and salt.

4. Step 4

   Stir in apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and cold water.

5. Step 5

   Use a potato masher or a large whisk to break the meat into fine pieces and blend everything thoroughly.

6. Step 6

   Set the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a lively boil, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.

7. Step 7

   Once it reaches a boil, lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully and the chili to thicken to your liking, which should take about 1 to 1.

8. Step 8

   5 hours.

9. Step 9

   While the chili simmers, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

10. Step 10

    Add the spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s delightfully tender, around 12 minutes.

11. Step 11

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti.

12. Step 12

    Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning as necessary, then remove and discard the bay leaf.

13. Step 13

    Serve the hearty chili generously over the spaghetti in bowls, garnishing with diced onions and a sprinkle of shredded Cheddar cheese.

14. Step 14

    Dive into this comforting dish by cutting and scooping the noodles with a fork, savoring each bite as if you’re enjoying a warm casserole.