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A true American classic from Ohio, this unique meat sauce is simmered with warm spices like cinnamon and cocoa. Served over spaghetti and piled high with beans, onions, and a mountain of cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience.
For 4 servings
Start the Chili Base
Simmer the Chili
Finish the Chili and Cook Pasta
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A true American classic from Ohio, this unique meat sauce is simmered with warm spices like cinnamon and cocoa. Served over spaghetti and piled high with beans, onions, and a mountain of cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience.
This midwest recipe takes 145 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 1578.62 calories per serving with 105.22g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or lunch.
Assemble the Five-Way
Serve it your 'Way': Two-Way (spaghetti, chili), Three-Way (+ cheese), or Four-Way (+ onions). The Five-Way includes everything: spaghetti, chili, beans, onions, and cheese.
Replace the ground beef with 2 cans of lentils or brown/green lentils (cooked) and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth for a hearty vegetarian version.
Substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. You may need to add a tablespoon of oil to compensate for the lower fat content.
Serve the chili sauce (without beans) over hot dogs in buns, topped with mustard, chopped onions, and shredded cheese for a classic 'Coney'.
With a substantial amount of protein from ground beef and kidney beans, this dish supports muscle repair, growth, and helps keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Ground beef is an excellent source of heme iron, a type of iron that is easily absorbed by the body. Iron is crucial for producing red blood cells and preventing anemia.
The tomato sauce provides lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of certain chronic diseases and helps protect cells from damage.
The traditional method for Cincinnati chili involves boiling the ground beef directly in the liquid. This breaks the meat down into a very fine, tender texture, creating a smooth meat sauce rather than a chunky chili. It's the signature characteristic of the dish.
Cincinnati Chili Five-Way is a very hearty and calorie-dense comfort food. While it provides significant protein from the beef and beans, it is also high in calories, saturated fat, and sodium. It's best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence rather than a regular part of a health-focused diet.
A single serving of this Cincinnati Chili Five-Way recipe contains approximately 1200-1300 calories, depending on the exact ingredients used and serving size. The majority of calories come from the ground beef, spaghetti, and cheese.
Yes, this recipe is perfect for a slow cooker. Follow Step 1 in a skillet to break up the meat in the liquid, then transfer everything to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Skim the fat before serving.
They are very different. Texas chili is a thick, chunky stew with cubes of beef and a focus on chili peppers. Cincinnati chili is a thin, finely-textured meat sauce with Mediterranean-inspired spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, and it's almost always served over spaghetti.
Store the chili separately from the spaghetti and toppings. The chili will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. It also freezes very well for up to 3 months.