chili over spaghetti (cincinnati chili)
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)
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Step 1Heat 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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Category:
Beef
Category:
Pasta
Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Pasta Sides
Category:
Salsas
Category:
Side Casseroles
Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
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#Heirloom
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
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