Skyline Chili Recipe (Cincinnati Chili)
Servings: 8
Calories: 347kcal
A Cincinnati favorite, This EASY Skyline Chili is easy to make and can be served over noodles and with piles of cheddar cheese on top!
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Ingredients
Skyline Chili
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
- 1 large yellow onion , chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 16 ounces plain crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar*
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 bay leaf
For Serving
- Spaghetti , cooked al dente
- Kidney beans , drained and rinsed, optional
- Sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
- White onion , chopped and raw
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 2 pounds ground beef 80/20, breaking apart and browning well for 4-5 minutes. Add the chopped 1 large yellow onion and minced 4 cloves garlic, sautéing for another 2-3 minutes or until onions start to soften. Drain the excess fats and transfer to a large pot or Dutch oven. This can be done by transferring using a large slotted spoon OR draining in a fine mesh colander.
- Stir in the 4 cups low-sodium beef broth, 16 ounces plain crushed tomatoes (canned), 3 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar*, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves and 1 bay leaf to the pot and stir to combine.
- Heat over low heat uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- When ready to serve, remove the bay leaf.
- Serve over cooked Spaghetti and top with your choice of shredded cSharp cheddar cheese, drained and rinsed Kidney beans and chopped White onion.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
The owners of Skyline Chili are on the record that there is NO chocolate in the chili and it is not listed as a possible allergen. If you do want to use chocolate (it is delicious!), here is how.
Omit the sugar and instead add 2-3 tablespoons of grated unsweetened chocolate or cocoa powder.
Storage: Refrigerate this chili for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Freezing: Freeze chili for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or a resealable freezer bag.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1124IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg
