Cincinnati Chili

1 hr 10 min

12 servings

Thank you, Christine Naykki, who inspired and collaborated with us on this product! Cincinnati Chili is a meaty, saucy chili with warming spices like cumin and cinnamon. It’s kind of like a Bolognese, so it makes sense that it’s typically served over spaghetti. Serve it over hot dogs, too—game day, anyone? This makes a big batch (6 cups!) so it’s great for meal planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Cincinnati Chili Seasoning
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 can (6 oz/156 ml) tomato paste
  • 2 lbs (900 g) lean ground beef

Preparation

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine seasoning with water and tomato paste. Add beef. Using Ground Meat Separator, break beef into small chunks.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer 1–1 1⁄2 hr, or until desired thickness is reached. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to thicken.
  3. Serve over spaghetti with additional toppings, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving(1⁄2 cup): Calories 160, Fat 8 g (Saturated 3 g, 0.3 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 16 g.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve over 1 cup cooked noodles, with 2 cups leafy greens and 1 tbsp Epicure Dressing on the side.