Cincinnati Chili

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.

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pot.

Dice 1 medium yellow onion and add to the warmed oil; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add 1 lb of ground beef and crumble it up while cooking with the onions.

Add 1 tbsp of minced garlic and continue to cook, draining fat as needed.

Season with 1 tbsp of chili powder, 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, 1 tsp of ground allspice, 1/8 tsp of ground cloves, 1.5 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp of brown sugar, 0.5 tsp of dried oregano, and 0.5 tsp of salt.

Stir in 15 oz of tomato sauce, 0.75 cup of water, and 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar.

Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer for about 1 to 2 hours.

Serve the chili over spaghetti with a huge pile of shredded cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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