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Healthy Cincinnati-Style Chili

Name: Healthy Cincinnati-Style Chili
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 35 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti; TOPPINGS:; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 1 medium onion, chopped

10 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Cook: 6 hours

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Feb. 08, 2023

My husband had this type of chili when visiting a friend in Ohio and was thrilled when I made it at home. Serving it with spaghetti, cheese, onions and beans makes it what Cincinnatians call five-way. —Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Healthy Cincinnati-Style Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti
TOPPINGS:
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped

Directions

In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and garlic until turkey is no longer pink. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker.

In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, chocolate and seasonings; pour over turkey mixture. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Remove bay leaf from chili. For each serving, place 3/4 cup spaghetti in a bowl. Top with about 2/3 cup chili, 3 tablespoons kidney beans, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped onion.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 388 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 10g fiber), 37g protein.

Healthy Cincinnati-Style Chili

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