Incredible Cincinnati Chili - Skyline Taste you've gotta try!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers fewer calories, while processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the bottom of a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add 1/2 chopped onion and stir-fry until translucent.

Add 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic and sauté until aromatic.

Stir in 6 oz of tomato paste until it coats the onions.

Add 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon all spice, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 3 tablespoons chili powder, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar; stir to combine.

Add about 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper; stir until spices are activated.

Pour in 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar; stir to balance flavors.

Add 1-2 oz of dark semi-sweet or unsweetened chocolate and stir until blended.

Pour in 4 cups of water and add 2 lb of ground beef; mash the beef with a potato masher until it reaches a blended sauce consistency.

Add 2 bay leaves for flavor and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat, partially cover, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, check the thickness; add more water if too thick or let it simmer longer if not thick enough.

Serve the chili over spaghetti, topping with grated cheddar cheese and chopped onions.

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