Sunday, November 2, 2008

Cincinnati Chili


1 large onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef/turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T. chili powder
1 t. ground allspice
1 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. red (cayenne) pepper
1/2 t. salt
1 1/2 T. unsweetened cocoa
1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. cider vinegar
1/2 c. water
1 (16-oz.) package uncooked spaghetti
Toppings see below

In large frying pan over medium heat saute onion, meat, garlic and chili powder until meat is slightly cooked. Add allspice, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, cocoa, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar and water. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from heat.

Cook spaghetti according to directions and transfer onto individual serving plates. Ladle chili over spaghetti and serve with toppings of your choice:
shredded cheese
chopped onion
kidney beans.
Makes 6-8 servings.

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