Five-Way 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 olive oil in a pan and add chopped garlic; sauté for about 5 seconds until fragrant.

Add chopped onion to the pan and sprinkle with salt; sauté until softened.

Add ground chuck to the pan and cook until it loses its raw color, stirring with a wooden spoon.

Chop smoked whole chilies and add them to the mixture for flavor.

Add canned tomatoes and a bottle of Guinness beer to the pan; stir to combine.

Add tomato paste and mix well to thicken the chili.

Add cumin to the mixture, ensuring a good amount is included for flavor.

Let the chili cook down for 15 to 20 minutes.

Open a can of beans and add them to the chili to thicken it further.

Prepare spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and keep warm.

Combine the hot spaghetti with the chili, mixing well to emulsify with some pasta water.

Add cubes of Velveeta cheese on top of the chili and spaghetti.

Finish with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chopped onions.

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