Cincinnati-Style Chili

This is a vegetarian version of Cincinnati chili, similar to Skyline's. This recipe uses burger-style crumbles, and surprises like cinnamon and cocoa.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 769 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) package frozen burger-style crumbles
• 1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Sauté onion until tender. Mix in burger-style crumbles and garlic; cook until crumbles have browned.

Step 2

Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, vinegar, chili powder, brown sugar, cocoa, hot pepper sauce, cinnamon, paprika, and allspice. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

While the sauce is thickening, bring a large pot of salted water to boil; place spaghetti in the water and bring it to a boil again. Cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain well.

Step 4

Stir beans into chili and mix lightly.

Step 5

Spoon cooked spaghetti into bowls and top with chili. Sprinkle with cheese.