What I love about chili spaghetti
Whenever I am day dreaming of fall and cold weather I make do by making soups, stews, pumpkin and – of course – chili! Chili is probably one of my favorite things to eat. I like almost all kinds of chili and am rarely disappointed with nice big bowl of spicy meat (and beans sometimes).
How to serve chili spaghetti:
Chili spaghetti is traditionally served with several options for toppings. The more toppings, the more “way” you choose. I like all of the toppings so I like mine “five-way” and even though I’m not supposed to, I put the beans in when I’m cooking the chili.
You can obviously leave them out and use them as a topping if you prefer. You can read more about the different ways to pile the chili on your plate here, but the layers include chili, spaghetti, beans, onions and cheese.
Frequently asked questions
Where do they eat chili on spaghetti?
Chili on spaghetti come from around the Cincinnati area. Traditional Cincinnati chili is made with chocolate and cinnamon, which aren’t included in other versions of chili. It’s served over spaghetti and topped with beans, onions and cheese.
Do noodles go in chili or not?
Normally noodles go in chili (if you’re including them), but for Cincinnati-style chili spaghetti, the chili is served on top of the noodles.
Does authentic chili have beans in it?
I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer to this question. Whether or not you include beans in chili is usually based on where you live. Regional recipes sometimes include them and sometimes they do not, do what you like!
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Chili Spaghetti
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground all-spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 pound package spaghetti
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, all spice, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the onions and garlic for about 5 minutes.
- Add the spice mixture and coat the onions, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, cooking until no longer pink and breaking the meat into small pieces.
- Add salt, tomato sauce, tomatoes, bay leaf, chocolate, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes or until thick. (Cook pasta while waiting for the chili to simmer)
- Add beans 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Strain pasta, top with chili and serve with cheese and extra onions.
Nutrition
You should mention that this is regional to Skyline in Cincinnati!
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