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Skyline Diner Cincinnati Five-Way Chili
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Skyline Diner Cincinnati Five-Way Chili

Cincinnati chili is its own world — served over spaghetti with a blanket of finely shredded cheddar. The spice profile of cinnamon, chocolate, and cloves has roots in Greek immigrant cooking from the 1920s.

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By J. Kenji López-Alt · Serious Eats ↗
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2h
Cook Time
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Ground Beef
Protein
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Ohio
Region
Heat Level
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Mild
Community Score
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Nutrition Per Serving
458
calories
per serving
28g
Protein
33g
Fat
11g
Carbs
4g
Fiber
Sodium516mg
Sugar4g
Estimates per serving (6 servings total) · Powered by Edamam
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Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (not browned first — simmered raw)Amazon ↗
1 large onion, gratedAmazon ↗
15 oz tomato sauceAmazon ↗
2 tbsp chili powderAmazon ↗
1.5 tsp cinnamonAmazon ↗
1/2 tsp allspiceAmazon ↗
1/4 tsp clovesAmazon ↗
1/4 tsp cayenneAmazon ↗
1 oz unsweetened chocolateAmazon ↗
2 tbsp apple cider vinegarAmazon ↗
4 garlic clovesAmazon ↗
Bay leavesAmazon ↗
Spaghetti, kidney beans, raw onion, shredded cheddar to serveAmazon ↗
Steps
1
Place raw ground beef and 2 cups water in pot and bring to boil, stirring to break up meat — do NOT brown first
2
Add grated onion, tomato sauce, garlic, all spices and chocolate
3
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 2 hours until very thick
4
Remove bay leaves, taste and adjust seasoning
5
Cook spaghetti according to package, drain
6
Serve chili over spaghetti (2-way), with beans (3-way), onions (4-way), or cheddar (5-way)
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