Cincinnati-Style Chili

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 4

   Stir beans into chili and mix lightly.

5. 5

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