Cincinnati Style Sweet Chili

Name: Cincinnati Style Sweet Chili
Brand: Homemade in Minutes
Price: 8.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)

Homemade in Minutes

$8.49

A Cozy Midwestern Chili with Sweet Spice and Classic Charm

A nod to the Queen City's most iconic dish, our Cincinnati Style Sweet Chili brings a comforting twist to traditional chili with its warm blend of cinnamon and unsweetened chocolate—a secret combination that creates its signature deep flavor and rich color.

This hearty dry mix features dark red kidney beans and classic Midwestern spices. Home cooks add ground beef and a splash of barbecue sauce for a deliciously sweet and tangy finish. Serve it straight up, over spaghetti, or even topped with cheese and onions—however you enjoy it, this chili is ready in just 45 minutes and sure to bring people to the table.

Whether you're a lifelong fan of Cincinnati chili or trying it for the first time, this sweet and spiced version is a crowd-pleasing, one-pot comfort meal that brings regional flavor right to your home

Allergen Info: May contain Milk, Soy

Nutrition: Clean Label, Nothing Artificial, No Added Salt, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegan Friendly.
Allergen: May contain Milk, Soy.
Serves: 8
Cooktime: 45 Minutes

Heat: Mild

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Dark Red Kidney Bean, Unsweetened Dark Chocolate, Onion, Cinnamon, Cumin, Ancho Chile, Paprika, Coriander, Garlic, Mustard, Cayenne, Clove, Nutmeg, Oregano, Bay Leaf.

Nutrition: Clean Label, Nothing Artificial, No Added Salt, Gluten Free, Non-GMO.

2 lbs Ground sirloin (or chuck or round)
1 Can of tomato sauce (26-30 oz.)
½ cup Barbeque sauce (sweet rather than smoky)
1 cup Water
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar

In a 3 to 4-quart pot, crumble and brown ground meat in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, if desired.
Stir in chili mix, tomato sauce, barbeque sauce, water, brown sugar and red wine vinegar.
Bring chili to a boil and then reduce to simmer.
Add contents of chocolate packet, cover and cook for 40 minutes.
Remove bay leaf and serve.

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Product Reviews

4
It's Different

Posted by yukon25 on Mar 17th 2025

I couldn't get into this one. If you're used to southwestern versions of chili, this one is VERY different. It's definitely an acquired taste. Sadly, not to my taste. But if you like mole/chocolate type foods, you'll probably like this one.
5
Five-way chili!

Posted by Kerri on Apr 16th 2024

Eat it Cincinnati five-way style, over spaghetti with chopped onions and shredded cheddar on it. Fantastic!
4
Cincinnati Style Sweet Chili

Posted by Joan on Sep 3rd 2023

Made this for four people. It was absolutely delicious! I modified the Chili somewhat. I used 1 lb. of ground round (mainly because that's all I had) and I substituted apple cider vinegar in place of red wine vinegar. I happen not to be a fan of red wine vinegar. Otherwise, the rest of the ingredients I used was as written. I served the chili with homemade corn bread and offered cheddar cheese and sour cream as toppings for the chili. We also had watermelon balls as a fruit at the end of the meal. The reason I gave this recipe 4 stars out of 5 was because the amount made was not enough for the 8 servings as stated on the packaging.
5
Sweet Chili is awesome!

Posted by Karen Jessup on May 11th 2023

Your Sweet Chili is absolutely awesome!
4
Tried with a crockpot and turned out great!

Posted by James B. on Nov 16th 2022

Tried with a crockpot and turned out great! Mixed everything in a crockpot (minus chocolate) while ground beef was cooking then drained and added it in. Let it cook for a few hours on low then added in chocolate and let it go for two more hours. One suggestion id have for your mix is more beans but otherwise it's good.