Nouno Alexs Cincinnati Greek Chili Recipes

CINCINNATI CHILI

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven combine the water and tomato paste. Whisk together to combine.
• Crumble the meat with fingers and add to the liquid in the pot.
• Add all remaining ingredients to the pot and stir to combine.
• Bring pot of chili to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and lower heat. Let simmer for 2-3 hours stirring occasionally. Skim grease from the top as needed.
• Remove the chili from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and store the chili in the refrigerator overnight.
• After chili has cooled overnight, using a spoon, breakup the grease on the top of the chili and remove completely.
• Bring the chili back to a low simmer over medium heat.
• Serve the chili warm over spagehtti noodles or over a hot dog.

CINCINNATI SKYLINE CHILI

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Add the water and beef to a 4-quart pot.
• Bring to a simmer while stirring, until the ground beef is in very small pieces. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, onions, garlic, vinegar, Worchestershire sauce, bay leaf, chili powder, cocoa powder, cayenne, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Stir well and simmer on low, uncovered, for 3 hours.
• Stir occasionally to avoid ingredients sticking to the bottom or sides of the pot.
• Add water as needed if the chili becomes too thick. Once the cooking time has passed, remove from heat and allow the chili to cool off, covered, to room temperature.
• Keep covered and fefrigerate the chili overnight. The next day, remove the layer of fat that has formed on top before reheating and serving over pasta or hot dogs.

CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI

Steps:

• For the chili: In a stockpot or Dutch oven, combine the tomato sauce, tomato paste, onions, chili powder, cocoa powder, sugar, kosher salt, cinnamon, cumin, garlic salt, allspice, pepper, cayenne, cloves, bay leaves, beef (do not brown first) and 2 cups water. Mix until combined. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 2 hours. Stir in the vinegar and simmer for another 30 minutes.
• To serve: Serve on a bed of spaghetti and top with the beans, onions and a mound of cheese (or any preferred combination). Add hot sauce, if desired, and eat with oyster crackers.

GREEK CHILI

Steps:

• Saute ground beef, onion and garlic in a large saucepan until beef is browned (about 5 minutes). Add the spices, herbs and cocoa and cook about 1-2 more minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, beans and honey. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer another 10 minutes.
• Spoon chili over pasta. Garnish with feta cheese and olives.