Cincinnati Chili
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
70 min
Total Time
90 min
Servings
6
Cincinnati Chili is a unique and flavorful dish featuring spiced ground beef served over spaghetti, topped with beans, cheese, and onions.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped (for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Step 2: Add the ground beef to the pot, cooking and stirring until the beef is browned and crumbled.
- Step 3: Stir in the beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, cocoa powder, allspice, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 4: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Step 5: Mix in the apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Step 6: Serve the chili over cooked spaghetti, and top with kidney beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped onion.
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