Cincinnati Chili Recipe
Cincinnati Chili delivers 67g protein and 1,158 calories per serving — substantial enough to function as your primary meal. Batch-preps 8 servings on the stovetop, giving you four days of coverage without repeat cooking. Built for lifters managing high protein intake while staying within calorie budgets.
Ingredients
- •90/10 Ground Beef(907g)
90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(480g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Tomato, Canned, Crushed
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(10g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •Chili powder(30g)
- •Oregano, Dried(10g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(5g)
- •Allspice, Ground(3g)
- •¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- •1½ teaspoons sea salt
- •Freshly cracked black pepper
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(30g)
- •Chocolate, Dark, 70-85% Cacao(28g)
- •Pasta, Spaghetti, White, Dry(454g)
- •Cheddar Cheese(960g)
- •Yellow Onion(240g)
- •Beans, Kidney, Canned, Drained(240g)
- •Crackers, Oyster(240g)
Instructions
- 1Place the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven. Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium high and cook, breaking the meat into small pieces, until it is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- 2Stir in the onions, garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, salt, and pepper and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally and adding more water as necessary, until the chili reaches your desired thickness, 2 to 3 hours. Stir in the vinegar and chocolate, if using, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 3Divide the cooked spaghetti between bowls and ladle the chili over top. Serve topped with cheddar cheese, onions, beans, and oyster crackers if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1158
calories
67g
protein
57g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 94g
- Saturated fat
- 28.8g
- Sodium
- 1425 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 8.2g
8 servings per batch · ~488g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Cincinnati Chili Recipe have per serving?
Each serving delivers 67g of protein and 1158 calories with 57g fat and 94g carbs. This is a high-protein, calorie-dense meal suitable for strength athletes in a building phase.
How long does Cincinnati Chili Recipe take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and batch-preps 8 servings in a single pot on the stovetop. One cooking session yields eight complete meals for the week.
Is Cincinnati Chili Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 67g protein per serving and 1158 calories with 94g carbs, this recipe is well-designed for muscle gain when total daily calories and protein targets are priorities. The high carbohydrate content supports intense training recovery and glycogen repletion.
