Name: Quickie Cincinnati Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 oz. multigrain spaghetti; 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 12 oz. ground beef sirloin; 1 small onion; 2 clove garlic; 2 tbsp. chili powder; 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa; 1 tbsp. brown sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. Pepper; 1 can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes; 1 can kidney beans; 1 c. Cheddar cheese; 3 green onions

Step 1Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Cook spaghetti as label directs.

Step 2Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat oil on medium-high. Add beef, onion, and garlic. Cook 2 minutes, stirring and breaking up beef with wooden spoon. Add chili powder, cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring. Add tomatoes.

Step 3Heat to simmering. Simmer 8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in beans. Simmer 2 minutes or until beans are heated through.

Step 4Drain spaghetti. Divide among 4 serving plates. Top with chili, Cheddar, and green onions.