As you can see, it has some unusual ingredients and is not meant to be eaten as soup, but over pasta and with a lot of shaved cheddar cheese and raw onion and kidney beans. The recipe is Greek and it appealed to the many German descendants in Cincinnati as well as those who came from all over the world and this country. It is acquired taste as is Goetta, which too has German origins. If we all liked the same thing they would only sell one ice cream flavor. Here is a recipe for this enjoyable meal we eat about once every couple of months.
Authentic Cincinnati Chili Recipe - Allrecipes.com