2020-04-01 Taste of Home

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Cincinnati, Ohio, has its own definition of what chili can be.

Skyline and Gold Star are the most popular restaurant chains,

but the city is home to around 250 chili parlors, where you’ll

find a concoction of finely ground meat in a mild sauce spiced

with Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and

cocoa powder. Spoon it over spaghetti—or hot dogs—and top

it your “way” with any combination of shredded cheddar,

onions and beans. You’ve got Cincinnati chili, a style beloved

by residents and expats of the Queen City.

Queen City Chili (cont’d)

Cincinnati Chili

In a Dutch oven, cook 1 lb.

ground beef, 1 lb. ground pork

and 4 chopped onions over

medium heat until meat is no

longer pink. Add 6 minced

garlic cloves; cook 1 minute.

Drain. Add two 16-oz. cans

kidney beans, one 28-oz. can

crushed tomatoes, ¹₄ cup

white vinegar, ¹₄ cup baking

cocoa, 2 Tbsp. chili powder,

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce,

4 tsp. ground cinnamon, 3 tsp.

dried oregano, 2 tsp. ground

cumin, 2 tsp. allspice, 2 tsp.

hot pepper sauce, 3 bay leaves

and 1 tsp. sugar; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer

until heated through, 1¹₂ hours.

Discard bay leaves. Serve with

spaghetti. Garnish with cheese,

tomatoes and green onions.

1 CUP 421 cal., 16g fat (6g sat.

fat), 75mg chol., 443mg sod.,

38g carb. (7g sugars, 1g fiber),

32g pro. Makes 8 servings.

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“2-WAY” ›› chili + spaghetti

“3-WAY” ›› chili + spaghetti + cheese

“4-WAY” ›› chili + spaghetti + cheese + onions

“5-WAY” ›› chili + spaghetti + cheese + onions + beans

SAMPLING IN CINCY? HERE’S HOW TO ORDER:

SAY CHEESE

BALLS!

These bite-sized snacks

are as simple as mix,

roll and serve.

Instant Gratification

ONE 8-OZ. PKG.

SOFTENED

CREAM CHEESE

2 CUPS SHREDDED

SHARP CHEDDAR

CHEESE

Combine in a bowl. Shape into

36 balls. Cover and refrigerate

for 8 hours or overnight. Roll in

toppings of your choice, like

sesame seeds, smoked paprika

or minced fresh parsley. Plunk

a Takis rolled tortilla chip or

halved rye chip into each ball.