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Cincinnati Three-Way with Spaghetti
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Cincinnati Three-Way with Spaghetti

The classic three-way — chili, spaghetti, and a mound of fine-shredded cheddar. This recipe nails the distinct spice profile of Cincinnati's signature Greek-immigrant dish.

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By AllRecipes Community · AllRecipes ↗
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2h
Cook Time
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Ground Beef
Protein
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Ohio
Region
Heat Level
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Mild
Community Score
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Nutrition Per Serving
485
calories
per serving
29g
Protein
36g
Fat
12g
Carbs
5g
Fiber
Sodium516mg
Sugar4g
Estimates per serving (6 servings total) · Powered by Edamam
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Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef (simmered raw)Amazon ↗
1 large onion, finely gratedAmazon ↗
2 garlic cloves, mincedAmazon ↗
15 oz tomato sauceAmazon ↗
2 tbsp chili powderAmazon ↗
1 tsp cinnamonAmazon ↗
1/2 tsp allspiceAmazon ↗
1/4 tsp clovesAmazon ↗
1/4 tsp cayenneAmazon ↗
2 oz unsweetened chocolateAmazon ↗
Bay leavesAmazon ↗
Thin spaghetti and fine-shredded mild cheddar to serveAmazon ↗
Steps
1
Add raw ground beef and 2 cups water to a pot, break up meat thoroughly
2
Add grated onion, garlic, tomato sauce, and all spices
3
Add chocolate and bay leaves, bring to a boil
4
Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered 1.5 hours until very thick
5
Cook spaghetti until tender, drain
6
Serve chili ladled over spaghetti in a mound
7
Blanket generously with fine-shredded mild cheddar
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