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A white bowl of turkey Cincinnati chili with a fork and spoon resting beside it.
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Turkey Cincinnati Chili

This is turkey Cincinnati chili, swaps in ground turkey for the traditional beef, but is still made with warming spices, beans, and plenty of cheese, all piled atop spaghetti.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 559

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 2 green bell peppers, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened natural cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce, no-salt-added
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no-salt-added, with their juices
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 ounces spaghetti, preferably whole-grain, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup canned kidney beans, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, lightly packed
  • 4 teaspoons finely diced red onion

Instructions

  • Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the 1 large onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the 3 garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the 1 pound lean ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon into small pieces, until just cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the 2 green bell peppers and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon unsweetened natural cocoa, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano (if using), "1, 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with their juice, 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses, and "1 and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, partially covered, until the mixture has thickened considerably but is still somewhat soupy, about 2 hours.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaf. Serve the chili over the 8 ounces spaghetti, topped with the 1 cup canned kidney beans, 1/4 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, and 4 teaspoons finely diced red onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1402mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 18g