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Delicious. The only thing I do different is add a bell pepper and use only 2 lbs of meat. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SteveDessauer"},"reviewBody":"It looks good, it still not the real recipes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DonnaLarry"},"reviewBody":"I am a native Cincinnatian and I have made this chili and enjoyed it at several of our chili parlors for most of my life. While the spices are near to right there are a few things completely off about this recipe. First off you NEVER brown the meat first. It gets cooked in the sauce until tender. You don't add beans to the actual chili, it goes on top. If you want to try really good Cincinnati style chilli either come here or buy a Cincinnati chili seasoning packet and follow the directions. It's pretty close to the truth.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cindylu1231"},"reviewBody":"As someone who has lived in Cincinnati all my life, I have to say that the other reviews are correct in saying that the meat needs to be boiled in water. Next, we would never add the beans to the chili. They are added separately on top of the chili, along with chopped raw onion to make a 5-way. Then it's topped with finely shredded cheddar. We NEVER add green onions or sour cream!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jodia1971"},"reviewBody":"This in no way is anything like Cincinnati Chili!!! You do not ever brown the meat, you don't add green onions and never never never do you add sour cream (who ever it was that said that) If you do not know anyone in Cincinnati, you need to try http:\/\/www.goldstarchili.com\/ or http:\/\/www.cincinnatifavorites.com\/skylinechili.php and you can order the real thing online and have it shipped to you.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mazie400"},"reviewBody":"This is not authentic Cincinnati Chili. Call it something else. There is no vinegar or Worcestershire sauce in the real deal. It may be good, but call it something else.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CJ959595"},"reviewBody":"I was born in Cincinnati and I am still here. Yes we love our chili. Beyond that I'm not crazy about the beans on my chili separate, but to each his own. I have been making this chili forever and I put the beans in the chili. I say eat your chili how you want, what is it going to matter....LOL. Fresh cut onions on the chili is the best, but I also cook the chili with very finely minced onions also. If you ever come to Cincinnati the best is Skyline, Gold Star is ok if you like a strong taste of cloves which I do not. Everyone enjoy your chili whatever way you like it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"muffbear74"},"reviewBody":"This was wonderful! Then again, how can you go wrong with both chocolate AND cinnamon?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MrsKase"},"reviewBody":"I grew up eating chili over spaghetti that my Mom called Cincinnati Chili but she used a box mix of seasonings called Cincinnati Chili and yes browned the beef in a fry pan. I eat a diet of minumum processed foods since 2010 and this recipe is so good-we have made several times in past couple years bc it tastes like Mom's without using a proceesed food packet. My whole family loves this chili and I have made it for others from Church and they all loved it and we had a Pastor tell us that his kids ate it even and they won't normally eat chili. I don't see why anyone would get bent out shape about authenticity but I am not from nor ever been to Cincinnati and if this how the locals act-never really want to go there lol!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarianAsh"},"reviewBody":"My Grandma started with clean dried kidney beans","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-10-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pinkirishlace"},"reviewBody":"This is, with out a doubt, the BEST chili I have ever tasted!!! The chocolate and the cinnamon \"seal the deal\"! Thank you for posting this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"marbecca"},"reviewBody":"I am from Cincinnati and we NEVER use green onions! You layer this...spaghetti, chili (boiled, not browned with onion), then a heavy layer of finely shredded mild cheddar cheese. That is what we call a 3-way; with raw onions, 4-way; beans added is a 5-way, then topped off with cheese. Always served with oyster crackers. No self respecting Cincinnatian would ever twirl the spaghetti on the fork. Cincinnati style is to CUT the spaghetti with your fork, starting from one end of the plate! That started because of the oval plates used in our chili restaurants.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MrsKase"},"reviewBody":"We love love love this chili, i made this several times as care dinners for church friends for people with kids b\/c this is the only chili I have ever found that kids love! The magic of chocolate I guess=) I could care less if it is not what they serve in Cincinnati, everybody I have ever made it for and me and my family love this chili!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cherokee69"},"reviewBody":"apparently none of you have ate the real cincinnati chili because the beef is not fried, it is placed in the liquid raw and broken up fine with the hands..This is a knock off and I would be ashamed to call it Cincinnati Chili.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-01-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cindylu1231"},"reviewBody":"To make this a true \"Cincinnati Chili,\" you need to sprinkle finely shredded cheddar cheese to the top.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pamgreen"},"reviewBody":"okay but way too much chili powder. all i taste is chili powder. next time i will start w 1 tablespoon and adjust. also cutting back on worcestershire sauce and vinegar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"33230","romance_copy_dek":"The chocolate in this recipe threw me off at first, but now it's the only way I make chili. 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","NoOfRatings":27,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Homemade-Cincinnati-Chili_exps33230_RDSC1870476D1_RMS.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Homemade-Cincinnati-Chili_exps33230_RDSC1870476D1_RMS.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[],"CommentCount":39,"RatingCount":31,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"01\/02\/2020 19:31","GUID":"82834ed269644bb288d5b0317cec38bf","MemberId":9474497,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Rhonda","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2020 19:31"},{"Comment":"okay but way too much chili powder. all i taste is chili powder. next time i will start w 1 tablespoon and adjust. also cutting back on worcestershire sauce and vinegar.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/08\/2019 22:55","GUID":"511e47ba12bb417dad2940639855ee13","MemberId":9729396,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"pam","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2019 22:55"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"11\/30\/2019 16:06","GUID":"274E90E46A444C9A970B0F68D4686EDB","MemberId":3022945,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"flohel","SubmittedDate":"11\/30\/2019 16:06"},{"Comment":"This was yummy! No changes were made; interesting flavor. Will make again","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/27\/2019 14:54","GUID":"71c66879b2134424a5e01432b57e01c1","MemberId":9600342,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sherrill","SubmittedDate":"11\/27\/2019 14:54"},{"Comment":"It looks good, it still not the real recipes.","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2019 17:56","GUID":"9a4cb09214d948b9b61e72bdc8a307c4","MemberId":9538505,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"Steve","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2019 17:56"},{"Comment":"My family gives it a 5 but I despise it! The cinnamon and cloves do it in for me. I'm a vegetarian and used to get Gold Star's vegetarian but they changed the recipe and it tastes like the regular chili so I don't eat it anymore. The chocolate gives it a pretty color.","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2019 17:24","GUID":"8c26f24fe890496a9e7c0bda822aac15","MemberId":8176446,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"kygal2009","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2019 17:24"},{"Comment":"I am a native Cincinnatian and I have made this chili and enjoyed it at several of our chili parlors for most of my life. \n While the spices are near to right there are a few things completely off about this recipe. First off you NEVER brown the meat first. It gets cooked in the sauce until tender. You don't add beans to the actual chili, it goes on top. If you want to try really good Cincinnati style chilli either come here or buy a Cincinnati chili seasoning packet and follow the directions. It's pretty close to the truth.","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2019 16:34","GUID":"6e2822df706643ecbbb4f7079a88747f","MemberId":9131427,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"Donna","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2019 16:34"},{"Comment":"This is not authentic Cincinnati Chili. Call it something else. There is no vinegar or Worcestershire sauce in the real deal. It may be good, but call it something else.","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2019 15:41","GUID":"ea46846e42d74b55bf32b41eb6756301","MemberId":8797959,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"mazie400","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2019 15:41"},{"Comment":"Skyline is different than many versions of Cincy Chili. Skyline has no chili powder, meat is boiled, chilled and skimmed . Cocoa pwr or unsweet chocolate are both ok to use. Beans are a topping not an ingredient.","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2019 14:03","GUID":"fc532a5713234c17afb174295e92b2a6","MemberId":4288906,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"rebelwithoutaclue","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2019 14:03"},{"Comment":"I have yet to make this recipe myself and will use beefless crumbles. (Vegetarian 'beef'.) As a gal that actually worked\/managed a Skyline Chili restaurant from '96-'00, you cannot create an original but you may come close. I will be trying this and see how it comes out! (With the beans and onions AND if you add cheese, it's a 5 way!)","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2019 13:18","GUID":"2a32657f84014cd580806b92d432b4d4","MemberId":9740804,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"MilWife4Life","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2019 13:18"},{"Comment":"My Grandma started with clean dried kidney beans","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"11\/26\/2019 12:45","GUID":"9323ad82de18409ba67752822febdaf0","MemberId":9529729,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Marian","SubmittedDate":"11\/26\/2019 12:45"},{"Comment":"This was delicious! My husband brought it to a friend's chili cook off and he won 2nd place. We all loved the fall flavor that the cinnamon and cloves added. We'll be making this one again!","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"11\/13\/2019 16:41","GUID":"f97e8690573f4eeb8ca0d3b1ccc409e1","MemberId":8976383,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Emily","SubmittedDate":"11\/13\/2019 16:41"},{"Comment":"

wanna make this but this California girl wants real 'Skyline' Chili flavor. anyone know it this comes close? I'll wait for replies. thank you<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"","GUID":"6a546b406aad4dd69f70814662a7a417","MemberId":7749892,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Psalm1273B","SubmittedDate":"07\/06\/2017 13:45"},{"Comment":"

I was born in Cincinnati and I am still here. Yes we love our chili. Beyond that I'm not crazy about the beans on my chili separate, but to each his own. I have been making this chili forever and I put the beans in the chili. I say eat your chili how you want, what is it going to matter....LOL. Fresh cut onions on the chili is the best, but I also cook the chili with very finely minced onions also. If you ever come to Cincinnati the best is Skyline, Gold Star is ok if you like a strong taste of cloves which I do not. Everyone enjoy your chili whatever way you like it.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"12\/16\/2013 18:14","GUID":"8d5e0d8182194bda9614922500fd6adc","MemberId":7505871,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"CJ959595","SubmittedDate":"12\/16\/2013 18:12"},{"Comment":"

First, I have to admit, I've never been to Cincinnati! But I decided to try this recipe after seeing a special on Cincinnati chili - I was definitely intrigued. That said, I didn't love it. It was OK, but the cinnamon flavor just seemed weird to me. I guess I'll just have to travel to Ohio and try the real thing before I make up mind completely!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"","GUID":"e526e5c8a2c04ce5a5b333558f75f303","MemberId":3566870,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"brandangelak","SubmittedDate":"09\/21\/2013 14:39"},{"Comment":"

oh forgot wanted to say-since we eat grass-fed organic ground beef it is expensive so I use only 1 pound of ground beef and one pound dry soaked beans or 4 cans of organic beans. I have used a mix of black beans and kidney before too-this works good too.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2011 18:54","GUID":"1fd570efbff34dcb8769e2f137a1d98c","MemberId":3265136,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MrsKase","SubmittedDate":"01\/27\/2013 22:00"},{"Comment":"

I just saw I already reviewed this in 2011-see still lovin' it lol!!!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2011 18:54","GUID":"1fd570efbff34dcb8769e2f137a1d98c","MemberId":3265136,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MrsKase","SubmittedDate":"01\/27\/2013 16:51"},{"Comment":"

I grew up eating chili over spaghetti that my Mom called Cincinnati Chili but she used a box mix of seasonings called Cincinnati Chili and yes browned the beef in a fry pan. I eat a diet of minumum processed foods since 2010 and this recipe is so good-we have made several times in past couple years bc it tastes like Mom's without using a proceesed food packet. My whole family loves this chili and I have made it for others from Church and they all loved it and we had a Pastor tell us that his kids ate it even and they won't normally eat chili. I don't see why anyone would get bent out shape about authenticity but I am not from nor ever been to Cincinnati and if this how the locals act-never really want to go there lol!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2011 18:54","GUID":"1fd570efbff34dcb8769e2f137a1d98c","MemberId":3265136,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MrsKase","SubmittedDate":"01\/27\/2013 16:47"},{"Comment":"

As someone who grew up in Cincinnati (and still lives nearby) I cannot believe the rudeness of supposed other Cincinnatians about how the chili is made. I can confirm as a fact that everyone has their own recipe for this chili around here. Some boil it, some brown it. Some use chocolate, some use cocoa. It's good either way and still retains the awesome flavor! To say you're "ashamed" over how some chili is made is unbelievable! And those of you who think the spaghetti or chili dogs are weird... just try them. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"11\/23\/2012 22:33","GUID":"6673cb60f6f24d4e86d5c9394bb30a17","MemberId":6990549,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Taygin","SubmittedDate":"11\/23\/2012 22:33"},{"Comment":"

This was wonderful! Then again, how can you go wrong with both chocolate AND cinnamon?<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"11\/08\/2012 20:33","GUID":"DCC724222624ACE1AD88DAE3C537B6F0","MemberId":209131,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"muffbear74","SubmittedDate":"11\/08\/2012 20:33"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2012 15:45","GUID":"1F4A5423C616421288F8BF5C635CF8FA","MemberId":3028844,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"mishamyne","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2012 15:45"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"05\/30\/2012 23:40","GUID":"9492724118714b63b9c88a96e85e9f04","MemberId":2983875,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rachellestratton","SubmittedDate":"05\/30\/2012 23:40"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"01\/20\/2012 13:06","GUID":"a304ee9bba31467db5027b91d38b94e7","MemberId":5728766,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Christina Rosario","SubmittedDate":"01\/20\/2012 13:06"},{"Comment":"

I don't get the spaghetti thing, but to each his own. The chili is great by itself with bread and butter.<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"10\/31\/2011 13:11","GUID":"EF30232337474B699E728B6EE600AEB7","MemberId":5204496,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"whatever41","SubmittedDate":"10\/31\/2011 13:11"},{"Comment":"

As someone who has lived in Cincinnati all my life, I have to say that the other reviews are correct in saying that the meat needs to be boiled in water. Next, we would never add the beans to the chili. They are added separately on top of the chili, along with chopped raw onion to make a 5-way. Then it's topped with finely shredded cheddar. We NEVER add green onions or sour cream!<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"10\/31\/2011 12:23","GUID":"7757ED9B49448A9E8F45266EAEF0CFB6","MemberId":98473,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"cindylu1231","SubmittedDate":"10\/31\/2011 12:23"},{"Comment":"

Just like back home!<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"06\/30\/2011 02:18","GUID":"6724628f2bbf42e6908466164fd99d6a","MemberId":4518587,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jollyoutcast","SubmittedDate":"06\/30\/2011 02:18"},{"Comment":"

We love love love this chili, i made this several times as care dinners for church friends for people with kids b\/c this is the only chili I have ever found that kids love! The magic of chocolate I guess=) I could care less if it is not what they serve in Cincinnati, everybody I have ever made it for and me and my family love this chili!<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2011 18:54","GUID":"1fd570efbff34dcb8769e2f137a1d98c","MemberId":3265136,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MrsKase","SubmittedDate":"06\/17\/2011 18:54"},{"Comment":"

This in no way is anything like Cincinnati Chili!!! You do not ever brown the meat, you don't add green onions and never never never do you add sour cream (who ever it was that said that) If you do not know anyone in Cincinnati, you need to try http:\/\/www.goldstarchili.com\/ or http:\/\/www.cincinnatifavorites.com\/skylinechili.php and you can order the real thing online and have it shipped to you.<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"04\/04\/2011 13:33","GUID":"8395378fe45f47d5b7f555ef81b1ac22","MemberId":4390636,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"jodia1971","SubmittedDate":"04\/04\/2011 13:33"},{"Comment":"

apparently none of you have ate the real cincinnati chili because the beef is not fried, it is placed in the liquid raw and broken up fine with the hands..This is a knock off and I would be ashamed to call it Cincinnati Chili.<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"02\/05\/2011 09:48","GUID":"A54BEDE7B5D7493294F8F14719B417B0","MemberId":1661146,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"cherokee69","SubmittedDate":"02\/05\/2011 09:48"},{"Comment":"

Loved this! I visited Cincinnati a few years back and tried a couple different version of this and loved them all. Nice to be able to make it at home!<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2010 06:54","GUID":"DFB8894D012F47A48E99D5726EB3269D","MemberId":1412865,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Seminoles","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2010 06:54"},{"Comment":"

Hi - how much water do you use to boil and do you drain it before putting meat in crock pot?  thanks<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"","GUID":"b0ad6e49c72e4cab91fdf9a57f45f286","MemberId":1570218,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"pamah","SubmittedDate":"10\/02\/2010 19:40"},{"Comment":"

 <\/p>\r\n

hi - how much water do you use and do you drain before adding to crock pot?<\/p>\r\n

thanks<\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"","GUID":"b0ad6e49c72e4cab91fdf9a57f45f286","MemberId":1570218,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"pamah","SubmittedDate":"10\/02\/2010 19:38"},{"Comment":"

You obviously have not eaten Cincinnati Chili.<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"10\/01\/2010 21:27","GUID":"934cdce8019649329a1e8f7287439ab5","MemberId":3908173,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Ronnienron","SubmittedDate":"10\/01\/2010 21:27"},{"Comment":"

I am from Cincinnati and we NEVER use green onions! You layer this...spaghetti, chili (boiled, not browned with onion), then a heavy layer of finely shredded mild cheddar cheese. That is what we call a 3-way; with raw onions, 4-way; beans added is a 5-way, then topped off with cheese. Always served with oyster crackers. No self respecting Cincinnatian would ever twirl the spaghetti on the fork. Cincinnati style is to CUT the spaghetti with your fork, starting from one end of the plate! That started because of the oval plates used in our chili restaurants.<\/p>","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"10\/01\/2010 15:58","GUID":"56b0f28e5b21439dab45b1ad7f9b0a6f","MemberId":1315768,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"marbecca","SubmittedDate":"10\/01\/2010 15:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"07\/30\/2010 13:11","GUID":"0633266566c84b3eb80b6a19cc4167c4","MemberId":2514710,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kedunham","SubmittedDate":"07\/30\/2010 13:11"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"09\/29\/2009 11:29","GUID":"0ecdba6901a8468b948764ccca55749d","MemberId":3204221,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sarahjames","SubmittedDate":"09\/29\/2009 11:29"},{"Comment":"

I grew up in Ohio and my mother is from Cincinnati, so the chili has been fed to me from a very early age. This is the best recipe that my mother has ever made, and she shared it with me.  It is great. I did not add beans and i browned the meat with water to give it the right texture. Other than that it was great. Add hot sauce and minced onions on top with fancy shredded cheese to get the best tate. Do the same when making chili dogs.Yummm.<\/p>","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ed58df89570a48f0bf86bc08f3b97bb2","MemberId":4430390,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"vickiinmyhead","SubmittedDate":"09\/20\/2009 13:53"},{"Comment":"

I live in Northern Kentucky where this type of chili is king. I love this recipe and make it at least once a week. Once you get used to the cinnamon\/chocolate flavor it is hard to eat it any other way.<\/p>","CommentId":38,"DateRated":"","GUID":"89EA8B00C2934133A62B36893A849B7D","MemberId":3905992,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"ljustus414","SubmittedDate":"02\/27\/2009 01:56"},{"Comment":"

I wasn't sure we'd like this but it was good.  My husband ate his with tortilla chips and I used spaghetti and some raw onions on top.  We both had shredded cheese.  My 3 year old liked it a lot!<\/p>","CommentId":39,"DateRated":"","GUID":"4aa61c794e994cedb1c13674e1386441","MemberId":1078618,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"jennyu","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2009 16:14"},{"Comment":"

I won't make this chili again. I tasted it after 4 hours in the crockpot and salvaged it with brown sugar and salt. I guess I like Pennsylvania chili better.<\/p>","CommentId":40,"DateRated":"01\/12\/2009 12:54","GUID":"41aeb6d236b34d3986bea6a9b0b7032e","MemberId":3081286,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"Weavo","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2009 07:16"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":41,"DateRated":"01\/06\/2009 17:58","GUID":"D5A4998D0E5E4EFD980800F6CAE96B88","MemberId":1308583,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Garland26","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2009 17:58"},{"Comment":"

You are suppose to top this with grated cheese , a dollop of sour cream and oyster crackers, and chopped onions are optional. Rosie<\/p>","CommentId":42,"DateRated":"","GUID":"dbbb35f797d44b16be73f01295ac6574","MemberId":3628275,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lillyjean02","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2009 16:25"},{"Comment":"

In true Cincinnati Chili the beef is boiled in water and not drain which is why you use the leanest meats.<\/p>

be4good<\/p>","CommentId":43,"DateRated":"","GUID":"726f50d1b64f4ccea1930b8625488862","MemberId":3173211,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Magilatootsie19","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2009 10:32"},{"Comment":"

Re:Cincinnati Chili True Cincinnati Chili you do not brown the beef first you cook it in water for thirty minutes then add the rest of the ingredients<\/p>","CommentId":44,"DateRated":"","GUID":"b6c51bfaec7a4cebb18a0499b26f7328","MemberId":1000090,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"eclaire","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2009 10:08"},{"Comment":"

I'm from the Cincy area & true Cincy chili does not have the beans in the chili...add cheese & we call it a 3-way, add onions, too & it's a 4-way. Add the kidney beans & it's a 5-way! Any way you eat it, is delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":45,"DateRated":"","GUID":"532B3A1ADAD277C7D03F548AD783438B","MemberId":90654,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"pamcanjam","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2009 09:42"},{"Comment":"

To make this a true \"Cincinnati Chili,\" you need to sprinkle finely shredded cheddar cheese to the top.<\/p>","CommentId":46,"DateRated":"10\/31\/2011 12:23","GUID":"7757ED9B49448A9E8F45266EAEF0CFB6","MemberId":98473,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"cindylu1231","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2009 09:36"},{"Comment":"

This is, with out a doubt, the BEST chili I have ever tasted!!! The chocolate and the cinnamon \"seal the deal\"! Thank you for posting this recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":47,"DateRated":"10\/29\/2008 17:24","GUID":"493a368e51c4407b81535425ae51ccb0","MemberId":3336096,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pinkirishlace","SubmittedDate":"10\/29\/2008 17:20"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":48,"DateRated":"10\/21\/2008 22:37","GUID":"74ba3086b18344ea9e4cd44280c64e4f","MemberId":3362536,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bjaynejb","SubmittedDate":"10\/21\/2008 22:37"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":49,"DateRated":"01\/06\/2008 09:32","GUID":"55a58233443e4f6482e344dbd3f35169","MemberId":1125749,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"pbparrothead","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2008 09:32"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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