Main Dishes

Cincinnati Chili (Spicy)

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Now that I have tasted the official Cincinnati chili from Skyline I think this is much better. It has lots of ingredients, but believe me it is worth it.

8
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 8oz. cans tomato sauce
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 cups strong beef broth
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper to taste

1 pound linguine
2 cans 15 1/2 oz. dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1 medium onion, chopped, for garnish
oyster crackers.
Place the oil and onions in a heavy pot over low heat. Cook for 10 minutes to wilt, adding the garlic the last 2 minutes. Stir often. Add the ground beef, then raise heat to medium. Cook until browned, breaking up the lumps, about 10 minutes. Remove any excess grease. Add the cocoa and spices, cook stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, vinegar, honey and beef broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 20 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the kidney beans, as soon as they are heated through, remove from heat. Just before serving, cook the linguine noodles in a large pot of boiling water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes, then drain. To serve, divide the noodles among 8 shallow pasta bowls. Top with chili, garnish with cheese and chopped onions, traditionally it is then topped with oyster crackers but my family does not do that. Serve immediately.
Nutritions

Calories
590

Sodium
693mg
28% DV

Fat
31g
48% DV

Protein
35g
71% DV

Carbs
39g
13% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV