How to cook CINCINNATI CHILI CHEESE

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories; processed cheese is often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are a healthier option; canned beans save time and money.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat pasta is healthier; elbow macaroni is often less expensive.

Start by adding 4 cups of water to a large pot.

Add 2 pounds of ground beef into the pot and break it apart as it cooks.

Add 1 can of tomato and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the pot.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of hot chili pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of paprika.

Add 1 teaspoon of dry basil, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1/2 tablespoon of salt to the mixture.

Mix everything together and add 1 tablespoon of sugar to balance the flavors.

Let the chili cook down for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 20 minutes, taste the chili for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Add 2 tablespoons of ketchup and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the pot.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

While the chili simmers, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until overcooked, then drain.

Heat red kidney beans on the side.

Prepare shredded cheese and chopped onions as toppings.

Cook 3 hot dogs until done, then set them aside.

To serve, place spaghetti in a bowl, top with chili, kidney beans, and shredded cheese.

Optionally, add hot dogs and raw onions on top.

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