Cincinnati Chili
- 1 1/2 pounds 80-percent lean ground beef
- One 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 15-ounce can low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
- 1 cup chopped onions
- One 15-ounce can red beans, drained and rinsed
- In a medium, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, add the ground beef.
- Cook, breaking up any lumps, until the meat is just beginning to brown.
- Drain off any excess oil.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cocoa powder, chili powder and cinnamon, and stir and cook for another minute.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the broth and vinegar, bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Chili Tostada.
- To serve, divide the spaghetti among 4 bowls.
- Top with the chili and then add the cheese (3-way), onions (4-way) and beans (5-way).
tomato paste, garlic, cocoa powder, chili powder, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, beef broth, cider vinegar, instructions, cheddar, onions, red beans
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/cincinnati-chili-recipe.html (may not work)