Who doesn't like chili over pasta?! Cinnamon based (don't knock it 'til you try it!) Cincinnati Chili is famous in it's hometown and this recipe variation incorporates beans and some Indian spices over spaghetti.
Cincinnati Chili Variations
This "unconventional" version of Cincinnati Chili can be made with ground beef, buffalo, or lamb or 1lb drained extra firm crumbled Tofu.
This Cincinnati Chili recipe calls for cooked/canned beans. Click here if you want to learn how to cook your own beans.
Trying to go gluten free? Try serving Cincinnati Chili over brown rice pasta, rice, or quinoa.
Don't have beef broth? Substitute water in a pinch.
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Easy Cincinnati Chili over Spaghetti
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Cincinnati Chili is famous in its hometown and this recipe variation incorporates beans and some more Indian spices with chili over spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- ~ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ lb ground beef
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 bay leaf
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans with juices
- 15 ounces diced canned tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup chopped parsley, as garnish
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated - optional as garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add spaghetti. Reduce heat and cook at a simmer for ~ 10-12 minutes or until desired tenderness.
- Bring a large pot or pan to medium high heat on the stovetop, add enough oil to lightly cover the bottom of the pan. Add onions, beef, garlic, cinnamon, chili powder, garam masala, bay leaf, and salt when the oil is hot.
- Cook ~ 8 minutes or until beef is done and add beans, tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, ~ 30 minutes or until sauce is reduced.
- Serve over drained spaghetti and add cheese and parsley to garnish. Add salt to taste. Happy Eating! Beckie
Notes
- Don't have beef broth? Just substitute water.
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