Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati chili is a dish that's both surprising and deeply comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium white onions
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp allspice
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 oz unsweetened chocolate cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1½ tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz tomato sauce
- salt and pepper
For Serving
- 1 - 2 lbs cooked spaghetti
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- red kidney beans
Recipe Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium high heat. Add oil and onions. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the ground beef, using a wooden spoon to break up the beef into very small pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic and all of the spices and stir. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Next, add in the tomato paste and stir to combine, cooking for another minute. Then add in the chocolate, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt if necessary.
- Serve over cooked spaghetti with desired toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 30gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 821mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1176IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 364mgIron: 4mg
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