Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati Chili
Home turf: Ohio Local flavor: Spaghetti topped with chili: It's as simple (and as bizarrely satisfying) as that. This combo has inspired some 200 chili parlors in the Cincinnati area. What sets it apart? It's thinner than your average chili and is packed with aromatic spices (allspice, cinnamon)—and a touch of chocolate. *Beef is the protein of choice, but we've gone with lamb here, which is amazing with the spice blend. Make it a meal: garlic bread, salad with ranch dressing, and Samuel Adams black lager ($8 per six-pack).
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
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  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups chopped onions
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • chopped onions
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Preparation Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add lamb; cook until browned, breaking into pieces, about 15 minutes. Add cocoa and next 4 ingredients; stir 3 minutes. Stir in 4 cups broth and next 6 ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered until thickened, stirring often, about 1 hour. Spoon fat from top of chili. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with broth by 1/3 cupfuls. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with beans and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide spaghetti among bowls. Top with chili. Garnish with cheese, onions, and parsley.

Preparation Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add lamb; cook until browned, breaking into pieces, about 15 minutes. Add cocoa and next 4 ingredients; stir 3 minutes. Stir in 4 cups broth and next 6 ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered until thickened, stirring often, about 1 hour. Spoon fat from top of chili. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with broth by 1/3 cupfuls. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with beans and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Divide spaghetti among bowls. Top with chili. Garnish with cheese, onions, and parsley.