chili over spaghetti (cincinnati chili)

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Oct 17, 2011

This recipe is from Saveur. This has warm spices, cheese, onions,kidney beans and is said to be an enduring American Classic.Sounds good so I made it - my family loved it. So we will be having this again.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon each -ground allspice,cloves, cumin, nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 - dried bay leaf
  • - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 pound dried spaghetti
  • 15 ounces can red kidney beans, rinsed under hot water and drained
  • 4 cups finely grated cheddar cheese
  • - oyster crackers

How To Make chili over spaghetti (cincinnati chili)

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and 1/2 of the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned about 5-6 minutes. Add beef, and all seasoning and cook stirring occasionally, until well browned 6-8 minutes. Tilt skillet and spoon out any fat. Add tomato sauce, cocoa powder and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, partially covered, until somewhat thick, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.Add spaghetti and cook stirring occasionally, until tender about 8 minutes; drain. Put beans into a small pot and cook over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until hot throughout. Divide spaghetti between 4 large bowls. Top with chili, cheese, remaining onions, and beans. Serve hot, with oyster crackers on the side.

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Method: Stove Top

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