A NEW FAVORITE | + A BONUS CONVENIENCE MEAL

[@ArdentMichelle]

I was able to make the ground meat 2 way version of this for less than $5 for 4 servings, but this could EASILY be extended with the addition of some beans to feed a larger family. Hope you enjoy this recipe! 😁 Happy Sunday Friends!

[@y3rbat3ra]

I tried this since I trust your culinary sensibilities and am sorry that I hadn't done so sooner (Texans can be chili snobs lolz)! Accidentally used Rotel instead of regular canned tomatoes which was amazing but do want to try it with regular tomatoes. Thanks again!

[@Angiewangee81]

Cincinnati native here, I ❤Cincinnati chili ❤❤ Thank for sharing the recipe My sweet Momma used to make it for dinner growing up, as I forgot the ingredients for it

[@ArdentMichelle]

It's my pleasure. 😁 My whole family loves this dish now. We have already recreated this several times.

[@lenoraw1098]

I love that you’re showing different foods from many places. It’s one of the reasons I love watching! From Oklahoma 😁! ♥️🇺🇸♥️

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you have fun right along with me. I love discovering new meals. On a side note, I was just pricing foods in Oklahoma City and discovered that you have the cheapest price for roma tomatoes in the U.S. (at Walmart). 😂 Which is odd, since California and Florida are the largest producers of them. Anyway....that's in next weeks video. 😂 Have a great rest of your Sunday friend! 😁

[@kathleenallen7498]

So glad you liked the Cincinnati chili! It tends to be a polarizing dish (people love it or hate it). As a native Ohio resident, I grew up with this dish and love it. Robin Robertson has a version in her 'Vegan on the Cheap' book that mixes the beans into the sauce. This chili is also good served over baked potatoes. Thank you for making your videos. You are inspiring.

[@ArdentMichelle]

awe...thanks so much 💜 I'm so glad I went kind of light on the spices because we LOVED this and I think it could have been overwhelming to us with too much seasoning. EVERYone loved it though. That's always a win when you can get ALL family members on the same page. Thanks for mentioning that cookbook. I'll see if I can find her recipe. I will probably add in beans to mine next time.

[@samanthastorer8018]

Cincinnati Native here. Skyline Chili was my first job. 😊 You actually don’t brown the ground beef. You cook it in water, and use an immersion blender to get the right consistency. Also, they actually use Colby Cheese, not Cheddar. 😉 We make it at home probably once a week.. and my kiddos all love it. One pound of ground beef makes enough to feed 8-10 people!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for the tips! 😁

[@patpeters6331]

Chili is one of those dishes that is so versatile because of a person's individual taste. That's why there are so many versions of it and ways of serving it. It's fun to try different cooks versions of chili. 😋

[@ArdentMichelle]

It really is. I'm sure this is a recipe that we will be experimenting with for a long time.

[@alishaparr577]

There aren't a lot of rules when it comes to Chili I make a version of it myself from mostly canned ingredients in my 🚛 semi Truck I travel for a living.

[@mellymouse72]

This is like ASMR for me. Your voice is so soothing🩷

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 💜

[@jenniferjohnston5548]

I just wanted to say thank you for the continued videos. I know you are busy. Love the cheap and fast ingredient videos. So, these videos are extra special. You rock! ❤l😊❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

💜this means so much to me! 😁 thank you!

[@SimpleLife365]

Cincinnati native here… to get the right texture for the ground beef, boil it in the water while whisking with a fork until it is fully cooked (therefore we use a lower fat variety). Also, I don’t normally care for cloves, but for an authentic tasting homemade version it adds to the dish. I have used allspice as a sub, and it is nice also; it is a bit less pungent for those who do not want to use cloves. Also cocoa powder or dark chocolate, coffee, and cinnamon are absolute musts on the ingredient list. Oyster crackers also are the only genuine accompaniment. A mound of thinly shredded mild cheddar is traditional on all the “ways”. Hot sauce is optional and Skyline (the original and the Best!!) and Gold Star have their own varieties. If you are from the area it is in your DNA. 🥰

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for sharing this. So you are just leaving the fat in the water then? I do feel like I need to try this method next time. I've read about Gold Star and Skyline. Is there a distinct difference in the flavors?

[@SimpleLife365]

@@ArdentMichelle Yes, the fat does stay in the water, but you can use lower fat beef or even ground turkey, or textured soy. Also, I usually make it the day before and refrigerate, then remove the solidified fat from the top. The flavor is also more developed the next day. I am eating a more plant based diet now and so I use lentils and light kidney beans for mine, and low fat turkey for the family. Skyline and Gold Star are both Cincinnati style chili. I believe Skyline was the first in the area. It is the overwhelming choice of all our family and friends there. Gold Star as I remember (it’s been a long time!) had a saltier taste, and a bit of a celery salt flavor. You can get seasoning packets online called Cincinnati Recipe. Skyline also sells frozen and canned products in limited areas. Enjoy! 🙂

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@SimpleLife365 I agree that it's so much better the next day, so now that makes sense to me about boiling it in the water and then removing the fat. Thanks so much for sharing all this info! 😁

[@SimpleLife365]

You are so welcome! I hope you enjoy and I look forward to what you come up with. I have found so much kitchen inspiration on your channel!

[@dianethoroughman9541]

I was introduced to Cincinnati chilli about 25 years ago. It was delicious. I had it several times with the whole teaspoon of cinnamon. I do love cinnamon though, so maybe that helped. I also had it in hotdogs over beef franks. It was good.

[@ArdentMichelle]

It really is so delicious. Maybe next time I'll add in more spices.

[@SimpleLife365]

@@ArdentMichelleHi Michelle! Just wanted to tell you I found a really good copycat recipe at The Chunky Chef. I made it as written, *Except: in place of ground beef I used 1 3/4- 2 C dried green lentils. I added 1 can of drained and rinsed light red kidney beans, and as the chili cooked I added in fat free refried beans to thicken to a desired consistency (about 2/3 can for full recipe). Seasonings were spot-on. It was really good! Took it to a family gathering and even the meat eaters loved it. Even better the next day. Extra can be frozen. Enjoy!

[@chandrabeck9046]

Love your channel and this meal! One restaurant we have here has 7-way chili. 7-Way Chili Includes chili, cheese, spaghetti, onions, beans, green peppers, and tomatoes

[@ArdentMichelle]

Glad you like this video! May I ask what state you are in?

[@sarahconnor64]

I make mine with spaghetti, chili, cheese, onion, chopped dill pickles, ketchup and saltines on the side❤

[@dianehaislip6888]

I'm from Ontario Canada. I always make chili with mashed potatoes. Spread mashed potatoes then dig a hole and pour chili. Dip it with triangle cut toast.

[@ArdentMichelle]

That sounds like a fun way to eat it! 😁

[@rebeccacook4252]

I'm not a Cincinnati native but have lived about an hour from Cincy for the majority of my life. I personally am a Gold Star fan but Skyline is good too. I LOVE Cincinnati chili and I'm a 5 way girl, always. Funny enough, my Mom was born and raised in California and she can't stand Cincinnati style chili. It's awesome that you chose to profile this dish on your channel. 😁🥰

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm wondering how the Gold Star differs from Skyline...🤔

[@lindabader-acosta7808]

My dad is from Cincinnati & I love skyline chili. Unfortunately they stopped selling it from a can where I live in Az. My dad mails me the packets to me & I’m so great full for it. It’s my favorite.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I actually double checked my stores on Saturday morning just to make sure it wasn't already in our stores but it wasn't. I looked in both the packet aisle where the mixes were and the canned chili. So funny that it hasn't made its way over here to the West coast yet. I LOVED it.

[@C.L.Hinton]

According to the wiki: The name “allspice” was coined by the English, who thought it combined the flavor of several spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.

[@ArdentMichelle]

it's true it does kind of smell like all those. 👍

[@dixiebell7011]

Easy chili is one can or bottle of pasta sauce, an equal amount of desired can beans, and chili powder to taste. Good with ground beef or substitute. We used to eat it over rice. Sometimes, with diced onions, grated cheese, and corn chips. That is a good way to dress up canned chili.

[@ArdentMichelle]

love this easy recipe 👍

[@janetpickel8399]

Thanks for trying a dish from my region. 😊

[@ArdentMichelle]

It was MY pleasure! Truly! 😁 I love exploring regions through food!

[@MauraMarcus]

My mother in law made Cincinnati Chili with toasted croutons too

[@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb]

Always great to see you. Any day is fabulous when spent with family. 💟. Cincinnati chili is an absolute favorite. Interesting bits and pieces about this recipe and ingredients. Have a great week. 🩵

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks so much 💜 Hope you have an awesome rest of your day!

[@martahagenhoyer9165]

As a native Californian I had never heard of this chile. I think I will love the spice combo. I also thought allspice was a mixture. I make my chile relleno sauce with cinnamon and it is delicious.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I forgot to mention that allspice is also in jerk seasoning and mole too. Would love to have your recipe for the chile relleno sauce. I haven't made that before. 🤔

[@debragrossbach102]

Both looked like excellent recipes and beautifully presented. I'm originally from Indiana, and I remember my Grany making a version of the Chili Spaghetti that seems similar to the Skyline. I lost her many years ago. I wish I could understand the origins of many of things she cooked. Also, the eggplant over basmati looks wonderful, great simple ingredients. I agree that small portions of more expensive ingredients can elevate a dish, while making it affordable in the long run. Thank you! 💖

[@ArdentMichelle]

Welcome 😁 Glad you enjoyed this video! Sounds like the skyline chili has been around for awhile if grandma was making a version. I love how the internet is making all of these dishes more mainstream.

[@denisebd1000]

I have never heard of this chili before. Thanks for sharing and all the information as well!!

[@ArdentMichelle]

welcome 😁

[@denisebd1000]

☺️

[@hmeerdink9606]

Another great video! I am so impressed with all the research you did for this video, too. Makes it that much more interesting. Also loved the mention of your son, Justin. Makes me feel like we know you a little bit better. Thank you!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you so much 💜 I appreciate hearing your perspective. Makes me realize I should include more of that type of content! 😁 Have a great week!

[@sonyavincent7450]

Ground mixed spice is sold here and used in baking. Ive also seen allspice and wondered if it was the same thing. Thanks for doing the research on that.

[@ArdentMichelle]

My pleasure 😊

[@marenwilliams2787]

I’ve never heard of this- totally going to try it!

[@shellyturner2766]

I've heard of Cincinnati chili but never tried it yet. I have a recipe in a cookbook called Chili-ghetti that I used to make for potlucks. Thanks for sharing your experience trying this.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Welcome. 😁 I hope you try it! I was skeptical, but we all loved it.

[@cariemorgangraff4829]

I have always wanted to try Cincinnati Chili. After watching your video I’m definitely going to try it soon.

[@ArdentMichelle]

It was a huge hit in my family. Hope you Enjoy! 😁

[@thegigiollieshow8768]

This looks so delicious and I have always been so afraid to add cinnamon and clove to the chili but now you have convinced me I will try very little and give it a shot thank you so much for convincing me great big hugs 🖤

[@ArdentMichelle]

Hugs right back 💜 go easy on the cloves though....😂

[@MsRene98]

Cincinnati chili is your favorite chili, whatever you like, over spaghetti. That simple. The ways allow you to make the chili suit your tastes. In Texas we don't put beans in our chili but in other areas they couldn't imagine no beans. We put it over Fritos with onions and cheese and call it a Frito Pie. But at the base it is chili.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I loved the addition of the seasonings in this though. It really made it unique and different from our usual favorite chili. I love Fritos in chili.

[@michiemca]

i was thinking about maybe over a baked potato.. the chili looked wonderful. can't wait to try it.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Oh yes! That would be very good!

[@LisaHenderson-gy8lq]

Good to see you again. Thanks for the explanations of the ways

[@ArdentMichelle]

Good morning 😁 Welcome

[@maryegerton6848]

You are such a good cook 😊 Luv you!!!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you so much 💜 I've become a MUCH better one, since having this channel!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It looked delicious! Thank you for the video.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Welcome 😁

[@naty1012]

In Trinidad we use just a tiny pinch of clove,cinnamon and all spice in our meats to cook or season, especially beef. There's also a flavouring pepper called pimentos that adds great flavour. The spices you used are not at all unusual.

[@LaundryFaerie]

Allspice is the secret ingredient in many of my homemade soups. Fun fact: in some places it's called Jamaican pepper.

[@ArdentMichelle]

hmmm 🤔 I might have to try that in my soup.

[@anncurran4704]

This would be good on polenta.

[@ArdentMichelle]

true 👍

[@patpeters6331]

About a year ago I started experimenting with adding a bit of cocoa and instant coffee to my chili. I was an instant fan because it enhanced and deepened the flavor of the chili. Lol. Have never been a fan of cloves so they're a no go in my chili. 😉

[@TXJan0057]

🌝. I usually add instant coffee to my chili but I wouldn't admit that in Texas.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I ran out of time on this video, but yesterday I made this again and this time added some cocoa powder. I couldn't tell a difference but I'm sure it added to it. I hate the smell of ground cloves. They remind me of those clove cigarettes that people used to smoke 😂 However, I couldn't really distinguish them in this recipe. 😂

[@ArdentMichelle]

😂 that's funny. I have to try that!

[@happygardener28]

@@ArdentMichelle Cloves, and Oil of Clove, were used as a topical anesthetic. Your older viewers may remember the smell from the dentist office. I agree it can be really potent so creeping up to the right amount in a recipe is the smartest way.

[@bethpowell6466]

I use a couple tablespoons mocha cappuccino mix in a large Dutch oven. It takes the bite out of the paprika and chili powder.

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Good morning 🌄🌞 blessings ☕ awesome 👍🏾 thank you 👍🏾☺️🌹

[@ArdentMichelle]

Good morning! 😁

[@charlottekearn5185]

Hi Michelle, I have never had Cincinnati chili before, this looks wonderful. I have put cinnamon and cocoa powder in my chili recipes before, also coffee, the great thing about this kind of recipe is the differing tastes. I read one comment from one of your subscribers saying that they make it and put it on hotdogs, what a great idea. I was in my freezer and I have hotdogs so I am giving this a whirl probably tomorrow. I really love great tasting food on budget ingredients. Not only do we get a recipe from you but from all your viewers too. It's a Win-win for sure. Charlotte

[@ArdentMichelle]

oh yay! 🥳 I was hoping at least a few of my viewers would be new to this. And yes, I agree....love all the ideas from the viewers. I also liked the idea to split and fry the hot dog first.

[@darleneredbird4]

Oh my gosh!!! I just made Cincinnati Chili yesterday. Love across the Ohio river in northern Ky. My family loves it!! I probably make it twice a month. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Welcome 😁 we felt the same way. It's definitely going into the rotation. I found a new way to use it in my recent video with my stuffed peppers. It was so good!

[@CMarie404]

Oooh thanks! This recipe piqued my interest. LIke pizza, chili is so wildly versatile and easy to make according to ones own taste and preferences. It can be a fancy long process or can be a matter of shaking a couple cans of something into a pan and adding spices. All good. The base recipe really allows it to be modified. I like chili but just a bowl of it is texturally boring, especially recipes that just use meat. I dont have a go-to recipe, but I usually add various beans and vegetables. I like saltine crackers crumbled on top. At some point I began making a side of pasta, rice, potato to go with it. I just always feel the need for an added layer of texture. Cornbread too. As for spices. Funny for me to see cinnamon in chili. When I was in my early 20s (I'm now late 40s), I accidentally dumped some cinnamon into my pot of chili instead of chili powder. It was a huuuuuge pot, and I wasnt about to toss it, so I worked with it. I thought it tasted pretty good, and others I shared it with wondered why it tasted extra good. I joked that cinnamon was my accidental secret ingredient. Think I will have to try this recipe just because of that. ALLSPICE. lol. Yeh, its one ingredient, and just for a second I was like.. hmm isnt it a few spices? But now I remember why I thought that. Because I never have just allspice in my spice rack. So a substitute is to use clove, cinnamon and nutmeg or something like that. Think I mandela effected myself😆.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm with you on the texture thing. I love multilayered dishes with different textures. I'm thinking your story of accidentally using the cinnamon instead of the chili powder is somehow how this all got started with the Cincinnati Chili. 😂 I've discovered some delicious "mistakes" in the kitchen myself and it's always so surprising what you will discover.

[@joannadee3565]

My mom used to put macaroni in chili. It makes it a little easier to eat.

[@ArdentMichelle]

yeah and I think any pasta would work in it. 👍

[@happygardener28]

Chili Mac!! Yum.

[@jenniferlisow2901]

I have heard of Cincinnati chili but never tried it, nor was I familiar with the ingredients in it. I'm very intrigued & will make some soon. Thanks for sharing, Michelle. Glad you & your sons enjoyed it.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Yay! 🥳 Hope you enjoy!

[@ToriE1073]

8:49 I absolutely love skyline chili! 2 things: a meat smasher tool and a little water in the beginning of the browning process (I found a very decent one at Dollar Tree!) is my secret to that texture you referred to here. Also, this is our favorite chili for hotdogs!! I make a big batch and freeze it in 1 cup containers for just that purpose.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I got rid of that DT meat smasher because I never used it. Now of course, I found a recipe that I need it for 😂 these are the kinds of experiences that lead to hoarding behaviors 😂. You never know when you might need something! I was totally thinking about making a batch of this and canning ( I don't have much space in the freezer). Love that idea for easy weeknight meals.

[@ToriE1073]

@@ArdentMichelle hahaha!! That’s always how it goes which totally leads to freaking hoarding!! 😂😂 This is a great make ahead meal for sure!

[@davewall6383]

A blob of Greek yogurt would be great on the second dish with the eggplant. This would up the protein content without being too expensive. I really loved the dishes today - thank you

[@ArdentMichelle]

oh wow. I love the idea of adding in the yogurt. That would have been a nice touch! Thanks for sharing and also for letting me know that you like this video! 😁

[@htas6888]

This reminded me of the original Manwich Sandwich that used to come in a can, really thick red source, added cooked ground beef and you put it over hamburger buns. Just looked it up and I guess it was a version of Sloppy Joes, but the sauce was a little sweet w some spices. I think I would really like this w the vegan substitute, it can be put over toast too. thank you for another set of great ideas.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Welcome! 😁 I was thinking like you....and all the ways this could be used. I think it would be good in a hoagie roll like I did with the lentil bolognese.

[@glorytogodhomestead3495]

Thank you for the info about the allspice. I thought the same thing.😂

[@ArdentMichelle]

Right?!

[@ArdentMichelle]

😂 it's a misleading name.

[@danasandlin2435]

Your spice blend sounds amazing--very sweet notes in a spice blend--and very aromatic (like a spice cake--except that this is savory): star anise, cloves, all spice--and I would consider nutmeg--and I might substitute maple syrup for the brown sugar...dts/usa

[@ArdentMichelle]

It was truly delicious!

[@nanny8675309]

This is my new favorite video of yours! I love the last thing you made because that is primarily how I cook for myself at home because I honestly very rarely have the patience to go all out and everybody assume that what I make isn’t tasty and what you made looked very tasty and now I want to buy the eggplant in a can😋 It looks like it might even be tasty with the veggie crumbles for variety.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm so glad you like my video! 😁I'm turning more and more to healthy convenience options these days. Trader Joes makes it fun! I agree...I think the veggie crumbles would be good in this.

[@TheMeshal33]

Make lentil bolognese with spaghetti squash please 🙏

[@colettebishop2173]

Looks great, I'll have to try this one. Allspice is also called pimiento, it gets its name because it smells like mixed spice ( which is an actual mix of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamon, mace etc., which might be a UK only thing, but I think your equivalent would be pumpkin spice). It's used a lot in Carribean cooking

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thank you 😁 That's interesting because pimiento here is something completely different. It's a sweet pepper. 🤔 I was reading that it's used in jerk seasoning and also for mole sauce (Mexican). This was my first time using it in a savory dish...and I'm now a big fan!

[@colettebishop2173]

@ArdentMichelle pimento is the sweet pepper and pimiento is allspice here.

[@colettebishop2173]

Actually, I may have that the wrong way round! Pimento is the allspice!

[@naty1012]

I usually add beans or corn to my chilli and it is more runny like this version of chilli.

[@ArdentMichelle]

That's how I like my regular chili too!

[@arthrodea]

Try the Trader Joe’s Greek chickpeas that come in a can shaped just like the one you got the eggplant in. Whatever seasoning they use is so good, you can just heat it and serve over rice. And I know many people mix the can of chickpeas with tomatoes and cucumbers, etc. to make an instant salad with no dressing needed.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Will do 👍 It's in my pantry now!

[@rphomemovies]

Another great recipe to try! Maybe I will with TVP. I would use Better than boiliion veggie broth I think. And I would definitely use some chopped onions and olives. 🙂 Sounds like a great family day!

[@ArdentMichelle]

I was surprised how tasty it was without any broth at all. I agree..the olives would be great in this. Let me know how you like it if you try it. 😁

[@MamaStyles]

I live across Lake Erie from Cincinnati in Canada and I’ve had the dish in a restaurant when I’ve gone to Ohio to Cedar Point. I found it way too cuminy/sweet so I’m going to try your version and use the ground chicken I get because at 3.00 a roll it’s much cheaper than the 8.00 for beef. With groceries being in the 400 range a week for me and four teens … I’m always wishing I could find things cheap to make but I have a child allergic to potatoes,tomatoes ,eggplants and peppers so it’s challenging. We eat a lot of rice ,sweet potatoes and pasta😂 Hoping life calms down for you soon Michelle ❤

[@ArdentMichelle]

Yikes! that's a lot of money 😳Families are spending a lot on groceries these days! It's tough....especially with food allergies. I hope you enjoy this. Maybe don't tell your family it's chili, so they don't get an idea of what it SHOULD taste like. My ENTIRE family loved this. The spices were not overbearing at all. Let me know if you do try it, how it goes!

[@jessguzman7676]

I love this video

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'm so glad 😁

[@jenn9119]

Good Morning! Happy Sunday!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Happy Sunday! 😁

[@earlenebrown7181]

When I make my sloppy joes I always put some allspice in it.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I'll have to try that!

[@laura-id5nd]

My gramps always put a dozen or more whole cloves of clove in his spaghetti sauce. He was born in Sicily Italy. Embrace cloves!

[@ArdentMichelle]

yowsers! That's intense! And somehow I want to try that 😂

[@catladyallday5884]

we generally eat skyline chili on a plate

[@ArdentMichelle]

that works 👍 I almost never use a plate for anything anymore 😂

[@carlahoag7154]

I grew up in Tulsa and on the very rare occasions when my family ate out, it was usually at Ike's Chili Parlor. It's the oldest restaurant in the city dating from 1908. We always got what Ike called 3-Way: Chili, pinto beans and spaghetti. When we fix it here at home we always add chopped onions and just a bit of grated cheese. I don't know what spices Ike's uses, but I won't add sweet spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves or allspice to anything savory. It's very off-putting to me. One of the Tex-Mex restaurants here in the Ft. Worth area used to put cinnamon in their enchilada sauce. They didn't advertise it, but I could taste it and had the waitress ask the cook, and she confirmed it. All I ever order at a Mexican restaurant is cheese enchiladas, so we never went back. Lots of people don't mind those in savory dishes, but it's definitely not for me. That being said, the chili we make here at home is hardly traditional anything. We have a vegetarian son, so we usually make vegetarian chili, which would be fighting words to any native Texan or Oklahoman. Sometimes I eat it over angel hair pasta, and sometimes make a frito chili pie out of it, using Walmart brand fritos. I used to buy the Aldi fritos, but our son pointed out that the Walmart brand didn't get as soggy, and they're about the same price. Your eggplant/rice bowl looks delicious!

[@Laguns-ij4hn]

love the idea of this style of chili as a frito pie!

[@ArdentMichelle]

I forgot to mention that Jerk seasoning and Mexican mole dishes use these spices too. I'm with you on the enchiladas. I prefer regular cheese enchiladas to a mole sauce. Loved reading about Ikes chili parlor. 😁

[@noahvale2627]

I use allspice instead of cloves in all recipes. Cloves take over.

[@barbarabruce7648]

Chili is not a common food in Australia. Even though I'm long long long time vegan, I haven't noticed it anywhere except some lame version in a can for the past thirty something years. Your veg version looked a lot like how I make vegan spaghetti. But putting crackers ( crazy weird in Australia) on top is something I will try. What on earth are Oyster crackers anyway? I usually always add beans to cooking, I won't add them as fixings but I like the idea of the sweet onions. The spice combo sounds very much like Chinese five spice which adds a fantastic flavour to tofu, seitan and tvp. My family loooove it. This has certainly been an interesting video for me! And your son sounds very much like my fourteen year old son. He will purchase things for our dinner also.❤🦘🌏🌊🏖️🐨

[@CMarie404]

do you have something akin to Saltines/Zesta? (very light, crispy, salty "soda cracker"). The oyster crackers are like a compact durable version. Still light and crunchy, but holds up when touching thick soups. They are small, round-ish and puffed out. Either are often offered alongside a bowl of soup or chili. No need to crumble as the size and shape are perfect for spooning. Both are neutral tasting. It is all about the salt and light crunch. Not all crackers work as they may dissolve too quickly, not salty enough, or have a buttery flavor that competes. Though, all that is up to the individual.

[@barbarabruce7648]

@@CMarie404 wow, comprehensive. Thankyou for clearing that up. No I don't think we have anything like that here in Australia. We have plain salty crackers but never ever seen anyone put them in soup etc. Crackers here are strictly for butter/ margarine and Vegemite. Or for accompanying cheese or dip. That's it.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I love that 😁 I find a good meal always brings the family together in a special way! I tried this with tortilla chips and also liked that....maybe even more than the oyster crackers.

[@barbarabruce7648]

@@ArdentMichelle We call those corn chips! Good idea.

[@marcialane8235]

Thanks for fact about Allspice ….I always thought it was a combo of strong aromatic spices. I’ve always wanted to make this but as you mentioned the recipes I read stated boiling the hamburger and that kind of turned my stomach. I will try yours. What vegetarian crumbles do you think are best? I’m really not supposed to eat a lot of meat due to hemochromatosis.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I like the Gardein burger crumbles. I feel like the texture is best.

[@allyrooh3628]

I need this chili in my life. I don’t really like thin chili, so I will not be an authentic Cincinnatian. I also want to try the instant coffee & cocoa as well. My family loves my homemade chili, so I’m pretty sure any deviation will be noticed now the question is will they like it?

[@ArdentMichelle]

I feel like you shouldn't call it chili at first 😂 It creates certain expectations 😂

[@ArdentMichelle]

My entire family loved this version.

[@yenquest]

Based on my quick research online, both Taco/Chili seasoning recipes will call for a certain amount of paprika (sometimes paprika is omitted). Taco seasoning mix lean more heavy on the cumin while Chili seasoning leans more toward cayenne powder.

[@ArdentMichelle]

And taco seasoning has onion powder too. It's so funny because I just googled Lawrys taco seasoning ingredients list and discovered it has cocoa powder!!! I had no idea that was in there 😂😂

[@yenquest]

​@@ArdentMichelle Given the taste profile of Cocoa powder, it kinda makes sense. It's a warm bitter spice that can be slightly sweet too. It will go well with the rest of Chili's base ingredients. Garlic/Onion probably falls right below Salt as the most frequently used ingredient. I toss it in almost everything (powder or raw/cooked form).

[@lindawilson290]

Hi, AM! I was thrilled to see this video. I was born and raised in the greater Cincinnati area, and returned here after college. I LOVE Cincinnati chili, though I prefer Gold Star over Skyline. Another possible addition atop the chili is a dollop of sour cream, which cuts the spiciness. And another popular way to serve Cincinnati chili is via a "chili dog" or "cheese chili dog" or coney, which is a hot dog in a bun, covered with the chili and cheese. I enjoy mine with mustard and light onion. BTW, check out this interesting book from your local library: The Authentic History of Cincinnati Chili (American Palate) Part of: American Palate (136 books) | by Dann Woellert | Apr 16, 2013. ~ Thanks for featuring a favorite from my hometown area, and have a great week!

[@ArdentMichelle]

It's my pleasure and thanks so much for sharing this. How is Gold Star different from Skyline?

[@lindawilson290]

@@ArdentMichelle To be honest, I'm not sure. Not to beat on Skyline lovers, but I think Skyline tastes like dirt! 😞

[@ArdentMichelle]

@@lindawilson290 This made me laugh. 😂Sitting here on a Sunday night imagining myself on a cross country trip to get to the bottom of this! I would love to try all the variations. I need to start a travel / food bucket list.

[@lindawilson290]

@@ArdentMichelle Indeed!!

[@happygardener28]

Cincinnati chili is indeed rather soupy, mainly to stretch the meal.

[@ArdentMichelle]

I've personally been struggling to get mine that thin. 😂 I have leftovers that I'm about to eat for lunch and I plan to have it more thinned out than before just to try it. I like the idea. Plus what a great budget stretcher that is.

[@Shantelle6253]

I feel like Cincinnati chili was some poor cook getting SOOOOO tired of modification requests to their ChiliMac recipe. So they deconstructed it and made a "Build your own ChiliMac" bar.

[@ArdentMichelle]

😂 could be.

[@mommam.6101]

I had five daughters, and it has taken me about 30 years to learn to cook for less, now it’s just me. I made a huge pot of this, it kind of got away from me (old habits die hard ). It was too hot to put it in the fridge so I put it on the porch for the night. The raccoons dumped it over and I never did get to taste it..

[@ArdentMichelle]

Those raccoons are probably hanging around for all the good cooking! 😁 I just love all the wildlife in my area! I feel so blessed to live around it. I hope you decide to try making this again, because it's awesome in left overs. By the way....I'm loving cooking for one these days!

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

I keep thinking every time I go to make my chilli that maybe I should try the Cincinnati version and keep the toppings separate. Then I make my chilli my normal way and I think next time. But after watching this? Next time is THE time. I just need to get to Bulk Barn so that I can buy a tiny amount of the spices that I won’t need for any other recipe. 🇨🇦🌶️ UPDATE - I looked at the "big online retailer" and figured out it was cheaper to order them there. I don't have a car so would need to use Instacart if I wanted Bulk Barn and adding in the delivery charges and their escalated prices I was better off. Bonus? Allspice and cloves are needed for Caribbean Jerk recipes so if I don't make CC I can make Jerk chicken legs. 😊

[@ArdentMichelle]

oh yes....now you're talking. 👍 You know exactly what to do with those spices! Maybe I should try a jerk tofu! 😂 This was the first time I've used allspice in a savory dish! I'm surprised at how much I loved it. We love the normal chili too, but this version has a space in our heart that fits in a different spot 😂 Let me know what you think after you try it.

[@Koolala75]

I think your version would taste far better than what they're serving in Ohio. I tried it once and found the cinnamon and cloves and allspice to be too intense, making the chili the worst food I've ever tried. IDK why people go crazy over this chili lol! 😂

[@ArdentMichelle]

that's what I was afraid would happen if I used too much of these spices 😂

[@StephanieBurton-j3p]

Is this what a Bob’s Big Boy chili size is based on?

[@ArdentMichelle]

never heard of that. 🤔

[@catladyallday5884]

instead of olives, next time try it with raising or a currents

[@ArdentMichelle]

I would love to try that 👍 I currently have dried cranberries!

[@cookingforme4711]

This seems oddly similar to texas hot sauce which, if you're unfamiliar, is eaten on a split and fried hot dog set in a bun with mustard and topped with diced onion. I wonder Michelle why you buy and eat the beef substites? To me they are part of the agenda to eliminate cattle. I love your content and have watched you for several years now. I know you're not a fan of ground beef and eat well, mostly vegetarian style and I adore your creativity so end up at somewhat of a loss as to you not having created your own yet. Anyway 😊, that's my challenge to you, please come up with a homemade alternative to beyond meat style products. I have every faith your brilliant food love will not disappoint.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Thanks for another meal idea with the fried hot dog. 😁 I'll be looking into that. So for me, there is no political reason for me not eating meat and sometimes using the soybean products. I've had this preference since I was a small child. I specifically wanted the vegan product in this (for my dish) due to the texture it would give the sauce. Are you opposed to tvp? Are you a meat eater? I think another option would be to use wheat berries and some brown rice in this but then it would have less protein. 🤔

[@happygardener28]

Some people are suffering from a condition called Alpha Gal. That doesn't mean there hasn't been a "marketing" (putting it nicely for the thought police) push to eliminate ruminants from the diet of the general population. Because they produce compounds which most of the human population needs for health, both physical and mental.

[@cookingforme4711]

@@ArdentMichelle I'm a bit afraid of it simply due to the agendas tied to it but definitely understand why many eat it. Openly though I believe a lot of these products are a normalization push for further things to come like lab produced/created meat. I'm not much of a fan of processed foods so that's another reason I avoid them. I love all the things you do with beans btw. Oh and I love that that you combined the caponata with rice and chick peas. I'm guilty of counting on you for a lot of food ideas lol. I like soybeans, tofu (a little) but steer clear of overdoing soy because I think I read somewhere too much wasn't really good for our hormones. I feel maybe nuts would be a great meat substitute, possibly walnuts based on the cooking time especially in something like this chili but leave it to you and your great food mind. I'll think about it too, I love to cook and experiment when my husband goes out of town which hasn't been much lately. Thanks for your content, I love your channel, your style and the way you plate your dishes as well as your cheese grater, your wooden spoons and your love of food.

[@marthahubbard9463]

I like your channel very much but the thing I don’t care for is there are beans in so many of your recipes. Beans are a source of protein but very hard on the digestive system. I like beans once in a while but only a few. I wish there were alternatives listed instead of beans.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Unfortunately there just aren't any substitutes for beans-either cost-wise or nutritionally. You can always sub for meat but then you will need to add in some kind of vegetable for the fiber and other nutrients. Because I'm a budget channel, beans are featured prominently in my cooking. I eat them twice a day and they have zero negative impact on me. It's my understanding that for people that have never eaten legumes that it can take awhile for their system to adjust to eating them and that starting with small amounts is best. I'm flattered that you would watch my channel even though I don't cook the kind of food that you like to eat. I would understand if you prefer to watch a channel that doesn't feature beans so prominently.

[@TXJan0057]

I don't like cloves at all I think i would leave that out.

[@ArdentMichelle]

understood 😂 it's quite pungent!

[@TXJan0057]

@@ArdentMichelle when I was a kid I had a lot of dental problems and they used to use cloves in pre numbing medicine they used. I hated it and I associate it with dental pain, not a good combination. ☺️☺️

[@theresaaltongregg4569]

Please don't boil your meat in water. That's WRONG! It just seems like the meat is boiled because they are cooking so much meat at one time. So just add a little water to help the meat not burn. I live in Cincinnati, Ohio, and they are wrong. No restaurant boils their meat they just cook gallons of it at a time. Love your videos. Have a blessed day 🙏.

[@ArdentMichelle]

Lots of people are saying that you DO boil it in water and then whisk it while it's boiling in order to get those small pieces. Someone even used an immersion blender.

[@samanthadodd8112]

With the sweeter taste it sounds like sloppy joe.

[@rebekahhansen1112]

When my close friend who was from Cincinnati made the chili she would boil the ground beef which made tiny pieces of meat. You're right it is unusual but oh soo good. She made it with the four layers. Spaghetti. Chopped onions, red kidney beans and shredded cheddar cheese.

[@ArdentMichelle]

yes....kind of!

[@ArdentMichelle]

I think next time I'll have to try the meat version that way. But what do you do about the fat?

[@rebekahhansen1112]

@@ArdentMichelle the ground beef was pretty lean . 90 % or 93 %

[@miscelany2]

I'd rather skip a meal than eat skyline chili.

[@ArdentMichelle]

this is why I went light on the cloves 😂😂 you must have had a very bad experience!

[@miscelany2]

@@ArdentMichelle I went to skyline with a friend expecting chili dogs. Um, that's not the chili I'm used to, lol. A whole lotta nope for me. lol

[@BeverlyAnnElwazani]

it isn't going to be Skyline chilli if you skimp on the real spices called for!!!!!!

[@ArdentMichelle]

Better to not waste food, so go light on unusual spices that you don't know if you like. But as for skyline chili - it's a non published secret recipe, so nobody is really making an exact duplicate. There are thousands of versions of "Cincinnati" chili around with varying amounts of spices and ingredients.