Michael Symon's Cincinnati Chili with Spaghetti

By angelahon

Michael Symon's Cincinnati Chili with Spaghetti

Ingredients

• For the Garnish:
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 pounds lean Ground Beef
• 1 small Yellow Onion (minced)
• 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup Chili Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne
• 1 teaspoon ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Allspice
• 2 cups crushed Tomatoes
• 4 cups Vegetable Juice (v8)
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sherry Vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
• 1 pound Spaghetti
• 1 can Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 small Yellow Onion (minced)
• 2 cups finely shredded Cheddar Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

ingredients 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 pounds lean Ground Beef
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
1 small Yellow Onion (minced)
2 Garlic cloves (minced)

instructions Heat a pot over medium high heat. When the pot is hot, add the oil along with the ground beef. Season the meat with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, breaking the meat up, until it begins to brown. Add the onions and garlic and continue to cook until the meat finishes browning and the vegetable soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
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ingredients 1/4 cup Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne
1 teaspoon ground Cumin
1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground Allspice
2 cups crushed Tomatoes
4 cups Vegetable Juice (v8)
1 Bay Leaf
1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons Sherry Vinegar

instructions Add the chili powder, cayenne, cumin, cinnamon, and allspice and cook for an additional minute to toast the spices. Next add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable juice along with the bay leaf, cocoa powder, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 hours, until slightly reduced and the flavors deepen.
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ingredients 1 pound Spaghetti
1 can Kidney Beans (drained and rinsed)
1 small Yellow Onion (minced)
2 cups finely shredded Cheddar Cheese

instructions When the chili has finished cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. To serve, place some spaghetti on a plate or in a bowl, spoon some of the chili over the top and garnish as desired.

Helpful Tips:
1. Heavily salt the water to ensure that the pasta is seasoned.
2. Customize your chili by adding the toppings of your choice.