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5 Way Cincinnati Chili

What is Cincinnati Chili?

It's a classic, Midwestern favorite you may also know as "Skyline Chili" from a famous Cincinnati restaurant with that name. It is nothing like the chili you and I know from our everyday; it's loaded with savory spices, served over spaghetti noodles and loaded with toppings. It was first created in 1922 by Macedonian immigrant Tom Kiradjieff and his brother, John. They opened a small Greek restaurant called the Empress. The restaurant did poorly however, until Kiradjieff started offering this chili made with Middle Eastern spices, which could be served in a variety of ways. He called it his “spaghetti chili.” Kiradjieff’s “five way” was a concoction of a mound of spaghetti topped with chili, chopped onion, kidney beans, and shredded yellow cheese, served with oyster crackers and a side order of hot dogs topped with more shredded cheese.

How to Serve Cincinnati Chili?

Cincinnati Chili is unique in how it is served. You will hear Cincinnati Chili fans refer to the "way" they like their chili. Here is the run down - whether you're at home or in a restaurant, this is how you order your Cincinnati Chili:

2-Way : Chili + spaghetti

3-Way : Chili + spaghetti + shredded cheddar cheese

4-Way : Chili + spaghetti + diced onions + shredded cheddar cheese

5-Way : Chili + spaghetti + red kidney beans + diced onions + shredded cheddar cheese

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Now for the most important part of this blog ::

How to Make Cincinnati Chili