Simple Cincinnati Chili
Prep
30 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
My family has been making this Cincinnati chili for years, and honestly, it's become a weeknight favorite because it comes together in just an hour. The secret is that warm cinnamon mixed with the ground beef, which gives it such a unique flavor that people always ask for the recipe. Ground beef is packed with iron and B vitamins that keep you energized, plus the whole meal is incredibly budget friendly and uses pantry staples you probably already have. Layered over spaghetti and topped with sharp cheddar cheese, it's the kind of comfort food that feels like a special occasion dinner but requires minimal effort. Once you make it once, you'll find yourself craving it regularly.
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Ingredients
- ½ kgground beef
- 11(1 1/4 ounce) package mild chili seasoning mix)
- 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
- 18 ounces about 4 cups cooked spaghetti(cooked)
- 1shredded cheddar cheese
- 1chopped onion
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Instructions
- 1
Cook ground beef in large saucepan until no longer pink; drain.
- 2
Add chili seasoning, cinnamon, beans and tomato sauce.
- 3
Add water to bring to correct consistency.
- 4
Bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- 6
Serve over spaghetti, topped with cheddar and onions.
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