Description
Cincinnati Chili is a beloved comfort food that tantalizes your taste buds with its unique blend of spices and flavors. This savory dish features lean ground beef simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce with hints of cinnamon and cumin, served over spaghetti for an unforgettable meal. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, Cincinnati Chili is sure to impress everyone at your table with its delightful twist on traditional chili.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes to meld flavors.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions while the chili simmers.
- Serve Cincinnati Chili over spaghetti or hot dogs and top with shredded cheese and onions as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg