Sweet Julia | Cincinnati Chili Recipe

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.

Drizzle olive oil in a large heavy casserole to coat the bottom.

Add diced onions and sauté.

Add ground beef and caramelize it until browned, letting it stick to the bottom of the casserole.

Once the beef is browned, add 5 cups of beef stock and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Add 2 cans of tomato sauce, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.

Add spices: cinnamon, cumin, allspice, cloves, cayenne pepper, a bay leaf, and 2 cloves of crushed garlic.

Add 1 ounce of unsweetened chocolate to the pot.

Let the mixture simmer for one hour.

Prepare spaghetti to serve under the chili.

Serve the chili over spaghetti, topped with grated cheddar cheese, chopped onions, and warmed kidney beans.

Cooking Techniques

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