Skyline Chili in Cincinnati is famous for their Cincinnati style chili they’ve been serving since 1949. Since I’ve never been and probably won’t go, I had to find the recipe and do it myself. BTW…I like mine “Four Way”
Cincinnati “Skyline” Chili
Ingredients
1 quart cold water
2 lbs ground beef
2 cups crushed tomato
2 yellow onions, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 whole bay leaf
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp salt
Finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese for serving
1 pound spaghetti for serving
Red kidney beans for serving
Diced yellow onion for serving
Directions
1. Add beef and water to a 4-quart pot. Bring to a simmer while stirring until the ground beef is in very small pieces. Simmer for 30 minutes and add all the rest of the ingredients.
2. Simmer uncovered on low for 3 hours. Add water as needed if the chili becomes too thick.
3. Boil spaghetti in well salted water according to package directions
4. Follow the “Skyline” guide below for serving
The Cincinnati “Skyline” Chili Ordering Code
1. Just the chili (“One Way”)
2. Chili served over spaghetti (“Two Way”)
3. Chili, spaghetti, and grated Cheddar cheese (“Three Way”)
4. Chili, spaghetti, cheese, and onions (“Four Way”)
5. Chili, spaghetti, cheese, onions, and beans (“Five Way”)
All are served with oyster crackers.