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Cincinnati Chili Spaghetti
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
- Chopped onions, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef, onions, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are tender. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, cloves, cayenne pepper, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- While the chili is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain well.
- To serve, place a serving of spaghetti on each plate and ladle the Cincinnati chili over the top. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped onions, if desired.
- Enjoy your Cincinnati Chili Spaghetti!
Cincinnati Chili, a unique and flavorful dish, originated in the 1920s when Macedonian immigrant Tom Kiradjieff introduced his family recipe to Cincinnati. This chili is a blend of Mediterranean and American flavors, featuring a rich, spiced meat sauce served over a bed of spaghetti. The dish gained popularity through the efforts of Kiradjieff's sons who opened the famous Skyline Chili and Empress Chili parlors. Today, Cincinnati is renowned for its chili parlors, each with its own secret recipe. The best version of this dish can be found at Skyline Chili, where the perfect balance of spices and the use of high-quality meat make it a standout. The key to getting this dish right lies in the careful combination of cinnamon, cloves, and cocoa, which give Cincinnati Chili its distinctive taste. For a unique twist, some chefs also serve it over hot dogs or with a mountain of cheese on top.
75 min
6
450 calories
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