Cincinnati Five-Way Chili Recipe – The dish is called The Five Way because of the five distinct layers usually served on a large platter. The first layer is a large helping of spaghetti.

The next layer is ladles of Cincinnati chili. Next comes a layer of kidney beans. Chopped onions are piled over the beans. The entire dish is then crowned with lots of grated cheese, usually Cheddar.

Make 4 Servings.

• ¾ pound ground turkey
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 can (8 ounces) of reduced-sodium tomato sauce
• ¾ cup of water
• 2 tablespoons of chili powder
• 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon of ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon of ground paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves
• salt and black pepper

• 8 ounces of hot cooked spaghetti
• ½ cup (2 ounces) of shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
• ½ cup of red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• Cook and stir turkey in medium saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes or until well browned.
  

• Drain fat and discard.
  

• Then add ½ cup of onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  

• Add tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cocoa, vinegar, cinnamon, allspice, paprika, bay leaf and cloves, and bring to a boil.
  

• Then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes while covered, stirring occasionally.
  

• If thicker consistency is desired, simmer uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  

• Then remove bay leaf (and discard), and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  

• Serve spaghetti into bowls and spoon sauce over top of spaghetti and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of onion, cheese and beans. And enjoy!

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