Homemade Cincinnati-Style Chili Spaghetti

Name: Homemade Cincinnati-Style Chili Spaghetti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 onions, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 15 oz tomato sauce; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 oz dark chocolate chips; 1-2 tbsp pickled jalapeno, minced; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1 leaf bay leaf; 1 lb cooked spaghetti; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated; 15 oz red kidney beans, heated; 1/2 cup sour cream

This Cincinnati-style chili is rich, savory, and gently spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and a touch of dark chocolate for signature depth. Serve it over spaghetti with cheddar, onions, and beans for a comforting diner-style meal that tastes even better the next day.

Servings6 Portions

Prep Time20 Mins

Cook Time180 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

lean ground beef
2 lbs
onions, finely chopped
2
garlic, minced
6 cloves
tomato sauce
15 oz
red wine vinegar
2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp
dark chocolate chips
0.5 oz
pickled jalapeno, minced
1 tbsp
salt
0.5 tsp
cinnamon
1 tsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
cayenne pepper
0.5 tsp
ground cloves
0.5 tsp
ground allspice
0.5 tsp
bay leaf
1 leaf
cooked spaghetti
1 lb
onion, finely diced
1
extra-sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
2 cup
red kidney beans, heated
15 oz
sour cream
0.5 cup

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease, then stir in the chopped onions and minced garlic and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

Add the tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dark chocolate chips, minced pickled jalapeno, salt, cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, ground cloves, ground allspice, and bay leaf. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.