Incredible Cincinnati Chili—2, 3, 4, 5-Way
Here is how to make Incredible Cincinnati Chili-2-Way, 3-Way, 4-Way, and 5-Way. This is not your Texas-Style chili, but rather a regional dish that is well-known and loved in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, and the surrounding states. The recipe was originated by a Greek immigrant, Tom Kiradjieff in 1922. He called the dish spaghetti chili, and added a Middle Eastern flavor to the dish. Since that time, the recipe has had many revisions and versions, This is the version that is popular in the area where I live. It sounds unusual--but most people love it!
Here is how to make Incredible Cincinnati Chili-2-Way, 3-Way, 4-Way, and 5-Way. This is not your Texas-Style chili, but rather a regional dish that is well-known and loved in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, and the surrounding states. The recipe was originated by a Greek immigrant, Tom Kiradjieff in 1922. He called the dish spaghetti chili, and added a Middle Eastern flavor to the dish. Since that time, the recipe has had many revisions and versions, This is the version that is popular in the area where I live. It sounds unusual--but most people love it!
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 15-oz can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate morsels
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- Carbohydrate 11.4979620316033 g
- Cholesterol 79.52 mg
- Fat 23.9583004688143 g
- Fiber 2.07176877382937 g
- Protein 20.9112675000294 g
- Saturated Fat 9.3211604687833 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (220g)
- Sodium 412.059171875265 mg
- Sugar 9.42619325777395 g
- Trans Fat 3.56866095314636 g
- Calories 344 calories
Step-by-step
- Accompaniments:
- Fettucini, cooked according to package directions and drained
- (2) 15 oz. cans kidney beans, drained, washed, and heated
- 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- i medium onion, chopped
- For the following combinations, it is crucial that you use the order given:
- 2-Way Chili: Chili served over fettucini
- 3-Way Chili: Additionally topped with shredded Cheddar cheese
- 4-Way Chili: Additionally topped with chopped, fresh onions
- 5-Way Chili: Additionally topped with kidney beans
- The only cracker properly served with Cincinnati chili is the oyster cracker. To serve your chili, pick the style you want, layer it on a plate, and surround it with oyster crackers. Enjoy!!!
Why does doubling a ground meat sauce sometimes result in a watery pot instead of a thick, clinging ragu? Scaling this regional style requires understanding how moisture evaporates from two pounds of beef versus four. Raw ground beef releases substantial internal juices as proteins denature; exceeding standard pot dimensions traps that steam, preventing proper reduction.
Wide-bottomed Dutch ovens promote rapid evaporation because the surface area matches the volume load. Simmer the mixture uncovered for at least 35 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the chocolate morsels and honey from scorching at the base. Visual cues replace thermometers here: watch for the fat to separate clearly from the red sauce and pool in tiny, shimmering droplets along the perimeter of the pan.
Proportions change non-linearly when multiplying spices containing cloves, cardamom, and pumpkin pie spice. Halving the batch requires careful measurement because one-quarter teaspoon quantities become micro-doses; utilize a dedicated pinch spoon rather than eyeballing fractions. Storage rules demand rapid cooling before refrigeration. Transfer the finished sauce into shallow glass containers no deeper than two inches, chilling the portions below 40 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours to ensure food safety.
