Murray’s Girlfriend’s Cincinnati Chili
Description
This classic Cincinnati chili features ground beef simmered with a complex blend of spices, vinegar, and tomato paste. Served over cooked vermicelli noodles and topped with grated cheddar cheese and raw onion, it offers a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy flavor profile. A hearty and satisfying main dish perfect for weeknight dinners.Directions
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Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground beef to the skillet.
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Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
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Stir in the bay leaves, onion, garlic, cinnamon, allspice, vinegar, dried red pepper, caribe chile, salt, ground red chile, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, and water.
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Taste and adjust seasonings. If the flavor is too sweet, add a small amount of vinegar; if not spicy enough, add a small amount of ground chile.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 4 hours.
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Add the kidney beans to the mixture 30 minutes before serving.
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Place a small amount of the cooked vermicelli in individual bowls.
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Spoon on a generous amount of chili.
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Top with grated cheese and raw onion, or pass in individual bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1 serving
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1471kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 63.8g99%
- Saturated Fat 26.1g131%
- Cholesterol 225.9mg76%
- Sodium 8384.5mg350%
- Total Carbohydrate 163.5g55%
- Dietary Fiber 50.6g203%
- Sugars 19.9g
- Protein 92.6g186%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
