Cincinnati Chili Recipe (a MUST 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.

Heat oil in a large pot.

Brown 2 lbs of ground beef in the pot.

Add 4 cups of water, 1 can of tomato sauce, and 4 oz of tomato paste to the pot.

Stir in 1 large diced onion and several minced garlic cloves.

Add 1/4 cup chili powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon ground clove, and 1 teaspoon sugar (optional).

Add 1 oz unsweet chocolate, 5 bay leaves, 1.5 teaspoons vinegar, and a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce to the mixture.

Mix everything together and break up the meat with a potato masher.

Bring the mixture to a quick boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 2 hours.

Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions; drain.

Serve the chili over the spaghetti, topped with kidney beans, cheddar cheese, and diced white onion.

Cooking Techniques

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