Silky, spice-warm chili for classic “3-Way” spaghetti in about 90 minutes (Crockpot option included).
Cocoa, cinnamon, and warm spices simmer into a brick-red sauce with tiny crumbles of beef, ladled over spaghetti and buried in a blizzard of shredded cheddar.
Why You’ll Love It
- True “3-Way/4-Way/5-Way” experience: Built for Chili Spaghetti 三八精品福利导航 nights that feel like Skyline at home.
- Copycat accuracy: Flavor profile keyed to Copycat Skyline Chili 三八精品福利导航 / Skyline Chili 三八精品福利导航 Copycat—silky, pourable, not a Texas stew.
- Weeknight flexible: Stovetop in ~90 min or Cincinnati Chili Crockpot (set & forget).
- Seasonal favorite: Cozy Fall Chili everyone asks for at your next Chili Dinner.
- Easy to riff: Turn leftovers into coneys or pivot to a thicker Texas Chili 三八精品福利导航 / Cowboy Chili 三八精品福利导航 vibe (see Variations).
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Base & Aromatics
- Lean ground beef — 85–90%; fine crumble is the goal.
- Yellow onion, garlic — minced very fine so they melt in.
- Beef broth or water — keeps sauce pourable for spaghetti.
Tomato & Savory
- Tomato sauce + a spoon of paste — color and body, not “tomato soup.”
- Worcestershire + apple cider vinegar — savory pop and tang.
Signature Spice Blend
- Mild chili powder + cumin — chili backbone.
- Cinnamon + allspice + cloves — the Cincinnati signature.
- Unsweetened cocoa (or 1 oz baking chocolate) — depth without sweetness.
- Paprika + bay leaf + a pinch sugar — round edges, balance bitterness.
- Kosher salt & black pepper — season in layers.
To Serve (“Ways”)
- Spaghetti (thin) • Finely shredded mild cheddar • Diced onion • Warm kidney beans • Oyster crackers • Hot sauce.
Step-by-Step (Stovetop, 8 servings)
- Make a fine crumble: In a Dutch oven, whisk 2 cups broth/water with 2 lb (900 g) ground beef until broken into tiny bits (classic Skyline technique).
- Aromatics: Stir in 1 finely minced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves.
- Spice & tomato: Add 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, 2 Tbsp tomato paste, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 1½ tsp cumin, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp cloves, 1 tsp paprika, 1 Tbsp cocoa, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire, 2 Tbsp cider vinegar, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp pepper, ½–1 tsp sugar (to taste).
- Simmer: Bring to a low boil, then simmer uncovered 60–75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until glossy and spoon-coating but pourable.
- Food safety: Ensure the chili reaches a steady simmer and the beef is fully cooked to 160°F/71°C.
- Adjust: Add splashes of broth for a looser sauce (spaghetti likes it). Remove bay leaf; balance with more salt or vinegar to taste.
- Cook spaghetti & assemble: Pile hot spaghetti in bowls, ladle chili, then finish “ways” (see below).
3-Way: Spaghetti + chili + cheddar
4-Way: + onions or beans
5-Way: + onions and beans
Pro Tips
- Don’t brown first. Mixing raw beef with liquid creates the signature fine texture; browning makes chunks.
- Shred 三八精品福利导航 ultra-fine. A fluffy mound melts without clumping.
- Pourable, not thick. Loosen with broth at the end so it coats spaghetti strands.
- Make it tomorrow’s dinner. Flavor blooms after a night in the fridge.
- De-grease gently. If needed, skim fat from the surface during the simmer.
Variations (mapped to Related Interests)
- Cincinnati Chili Crockpot: Whisk beef with 2 cups broth in slow cooker; add all 新毛片基地区. Cook LOW 6–8 hrs or HIGH 3–4 hrs uncovered for the last 30 min to thicken.
- Homemade Skyline Chili: Keep cinnamon/allspice/cloves at listed levels, use baking chocolate instead of cocoa, and finish with an extra 1 tsp vinegar.
- Chili Spaghetti 三八精品福利导航 (Party Bar): Keep sauce loose; set out bowls of cheddar, onion, beans, crackers, hot sauce.
- Texas Chili 三八精品福利导航 / Cowboy Chili 三八精品福利导航: Reduce broth, add 1–2 Tbsp masa to thicken, stir in diced chuck and jalapeño for a heartier, bean-free bowl.
- Fall Chili (game day): Fold in beans near the end for a crowd-pleasing pot.
How to Serve
Warm bowls, twirl of spaghetti, generous ladle of chili, mountain of finely shredded cheddar. Add onions/beans for 4- or 5-way. Serve oyster crackers and hot sauce on the side.
Make Ahead & Storage
- Fridge: 4–5 days (flavor improves).
- Freeze: Up to 3 months (without pasta).
- Reheat: Low simmer with a splash of broth to loosen.
- Batching: Double the spice mix and store the second half in a labeled jar.
FAQs
Is cinnamon mandatory? It’s part of Cincinnati’s signature. Reduce to ½ tsp if you’re spice-shy.
Why is the beef mixed with water first? It prevents clumps and creates Skyline’s fine texture.
Too thin? Simmer uncovered longer; or whisk 1 tsp cornstarch into 2 Tbsp cold water and stir in.
Too thick? Add warm broth ¼ cup at a time.
What pasta works best? Thin spaghetti; cook al dente so it holds up under the sauce.
Simple 新毛片基地区 (estimate)
Per 1 cup chili (no pasta/toppings): 240 kcal • 13g fat • 9g carbs • 2g fiber • 22g protein • 720mg sodium
Add 1 cup cooked spaghetti + 1 oz cheddar: ~430 kcal additional.
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- 2
lb lean ground beef (85–90%) - 2 cups beef broth or water, plus more as needed
- 1 large yellow onion, very finely minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp
tomato paste - 2 Tbsp mild chili powder
- 1½ tsp
ground cumin 1 tsp ground cinnamon - ½ tsp
ground allspice - ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder or 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste - 1 bay leaf
1 tsp kosher salt, more to taste - ½ tsp black pepper
- ½–1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance)
- 12 oz thin spaghetti, cooked (for serving)
- 8 oz
finely shredded mild cheddar (for serving) - 1½ cups
warm kidney beans, rinsed (for serving) - 1 small onion, finely diced (for serving)
- Oyster crackers, for serving
- Hot sauce, for serving
Equipment
- 5-quart Dutch oven
- whisk
- measuring cups and spoons
- knife and cutting board
- Grater or shredder for 三八精品福利导航
Method
- In a Dutch oven, whisk together broth and ground beef until very fine and crumbled. Stir in onion and garlic.
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, paprika, cocoa, Worcestershire, vinegar, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). - Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and cook uncovered for 60–75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.
- Remove bay leaf. Adjust consistency with extra broth if needed. Taste and balance salt and vinegar.
- Serve hot over spaghetti (3-Way), or top with beans and/or onions (4-Way/5-Way). Add cheddar, oyster crackers, or hot sauce as desired.
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Notes
Chocolate: Use cocoa powder or unsweetened baking chocolate.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free spaghetti and ensure Worcestershire is GF.
Dairy-Free: Skip cheddar or use a plant-based version.
Pro Tip: Chill overnight for even better flavor and easy fat separation.
Equipment: 5-qt Dutch oven or large pot; fine grater for 三八精品福利导航.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free spaghetti and ensure Worcestershire is GF.
Dairy-Free: Skip cheddar or use a plant-based version.
Pro Tip: Chill overnight for even better flavor and easy fat separation.
Equipment: 5-qt Dutch oven or large pot; fine grater for 三八精品福利导航.
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