Cincinnati Chili Recipe (Chili Cheese Dogs) | I Heart Recipes

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.

Brown the ground beef in a pan over medium heat.

Drain excess fat from the pan.

Add finely chopped onion and stir to combine.

Pour in some water and then add tomato sauce.

Mix everything until well incorporated.

Add minced garlic and white distilled vinegar.

Stir in homemade chili spice, which includes oregano, ground cinnamon, allspice, and chili powder.

Add unsweetened chocolate and stir until melted.

Reduce heat to low-medium and let the chili simmer for about two-and-a-half hours, stirring periodically to prevent burning.

After simmering, skim off excess fat from the top of the chili.

Serve the chili over spaghetti, topped with cheddar cheese and onions, or over a hot dog with cheese and onions.

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