Unique Spiced Chili Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chili Base
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Lean ground beef (2 pounds)
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Water (2 cups, plus more as needed)
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White onion (1 large, finely chopped)
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Tomato sauce (1 can, 15 ounces)
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Apple cider vinegar (2 tablespoons)
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Garlic (2 teaspoons, minced)
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Worcestershire sauce (2 teaspoons)
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Unsweetened chocolate (1/2 ounce, optional)
→ Spices
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Chili powder (1/4 cup)
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Kosher salt (1 teaspoon)
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Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
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Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
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Cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
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Ground allspice (1/2 teaspoon)
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Ground cloves (1/2 teaspoon)
→ Serving Options
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Spaghetti (cooked al dente)
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Sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
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White onions (diced)
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Kidney beans (cooked)
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Oyster crackers
# Instructions:
01 -
Place ground beef in a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven. Pour 2 cups of cold water over the beef, ensuring it's fully submerged. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and breaking beef into very fine crumbles. Boil gently until beef is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
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Add chopped onions, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and chocolate (if using) to the cooked beef. Stir well to combine.
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Stir in chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, allspice, and cloves. Ensure spices are evenly distributed.
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Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and partially cover with a lid, leaving a small gap for steam. Simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water a few tablespoons at a time if the chili becomes too thick.
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After 3 hours, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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Serve hot over cooked spaghetti. Top with optional garnishes like shredded cheese, diced onions, cooked kidney beans, and oyster crackers.
# Notes:
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Traditionally served over spaghetti as a '3-way' or with additional toppings
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Can be used as a hot dog topping
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Unique Cincinnati-style chili with warm spices