Cincinnati chili was created by immigrants from Macedonia at a restaurant in Ohio. More like a Greek-spiced meat sauce than American chili, what sets this dish apart is that it is ladled over spaghetti and diners choose the various toppings. A simple 2-way is just chili and spaghetti and the full 5-way adds cheese, raw onion and beans. This take on a classic swaps turkey for beef and stops at 4-ways.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large wide pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Reserve 1/3 cup chopped onion, then add the rest of the onion and the garlic to the pot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up into small pieces, until cooked through, about 3 more minutes. Add the chili powder, cinnamon, cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the spices are lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, then add the tomatoes and 1 cup water.
- Bring the chili to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a steady simmer, until the sauce reduces slightly, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, salt the boiling water, add the spaghetti and cook as the label directs for al dente; drain.
- Season the chili with salt and pepper. Divide the spaghetti among shallow bowls and top with the chili. Sprinkle with the reserved chopped onion and the cheese.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 690 |
| Total Fat | 30 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 10 grams |
| Cholesterol | 130 milligrams |
| Sodium | 1049 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 65 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 grams |
| Protein | 46 grams |
| Sugar | 11 grams |
Reviews
This recipe is delicious! I have high cholesterol so i’ve been searching for white meat recipes and this is one of my favorite!
Very tasty, however, I only had 1lb ground turkey, so I should have decreased the liquid. Next time!
Didn’t expect much, but this is actually pretty good!
9 out of 10 of these “reviews “ are Not reviews at all. What’s up with all the non reviews on food Network…..why are they allowed post stars at all with no actual review????!
I thought Cincinnati Chili called for allspice, not cinnamon?
Living in Ohio my family is addicted to Cincinnati Chili. Made with turkey this is healthier and just as delicious. Very similar to the real thing.