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Cincinnati Chili
Hearty Meat Dishes
Prep time:
7 minutesCook time:
30 minutes“The Empress Chili Parlor in Cincinnati became famous in the 1920s for its chili made with noodles. Try this for a taste of an Ohio tradition.”
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 packet chili seasoning mix
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro, optional
Directions
1
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Cover to keep warm.
2
Brown the meat and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes; drain the fat.
3
Stir the chili seasoning, tomato sauce, tomatoes with green chiles and kidney beans into the meat mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir the noodles into the chili. Spoon the noodle mixture into a serving dish and sprinkle with the Cheddar. Cover and let stand until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Grandma's Secret Tip
Grandma's Secret Tip
There is a lingo for ordering chili in Cincinnati. This is a “five-way” chili because it’s made up of five different components: chili, noodles, cheese, onions & beans. As you omit ingredients, it becomes a four, three or two-way.
freezer friendly
freezer friendly
Cool the chili & freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. Microwave until heated through.
Variation
Variation
For an authentic Cincinnati experience, make this recipe with spaghetti & serve with cheese-topped hot dogs
on the side.
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