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Cincinnati-Style Chili

A distinctive, slightly sweet, cinnamon-spiced chili traditionally served over spaghetti and topped with cheddar. Prep: 15 min.

6 servings90 minMedium
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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • spaghetti and shredded cheddar, to serve

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef with onion, breaking it up very finely, 8–10 min.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, and cocoa powder, cook 1–2 min.
  3. Add stock, simmer uncovered 1.25–1.5 hours until thickened into a thin, sauce-like consistency.
  4. Serve ladled over spaghetti, topped generously with shredded cheddar.