Cincinnati Chili – Turkey Version – Andrea's Garden Cooking

I have written before about how I love Cincinnati Chili. I really do love it, the flavor just makes me very happy.

I previously shared a beef version made a little healthier by pairing it with spaghetti squash.

Tonight’s version used ground turkey. We didn’t miss the beef at all.

Cincinnati Chili – Turkey Version

From Taste of Home

2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey2 medium onions, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced

15 ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce

14-1/2 ounces reduced-sodium beef broth

2 Tbsp cider vinegar

1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped

3Tbsp chili powder

1 bay leaf

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp ground cumin

3/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground allspice

1/8 tsp ground cloves

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1 pound spaghetti

TOPPINGS:

16 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 medium onion, chopped

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and garlic until turkey is no longer pink. Transfer to a 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.