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Braised Cincinnati Chili

Braised Cincinnati Chili

By Traeger Kitchen

Enjoy your spaghetti the five-way: slow-braised, aromatic wood-fired chili loaded atop a plate of spaghetti and topped with beans, onions and cheese.

Prep Time

20 Min

Cook Time

1 Hr

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

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1 Teaspoonolive oil
2 MediumWhite onions, finely chopped, plus more for serving
2 Poundground beef
1 CloveGarlic, minced
2 Teaspoonchili powder
1 Teaspoondried oregano
1 1/2 Teaspooncinnamon
3/4 Teaspoonallspice
1/2 Teaspoonground cloves
2 Cupchicken broth
2 (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce
2 Teaspoonapple cider vinegar
2 Teaspoonbrown sugar
2 Teaspoonworcestershire sauce
To Tastekosher salt
To Tastefreshly ground black pepper
1 Pounddried spaghetti
Canned kidney beans, warmed, for serving
Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 350℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Teaspoon olive oil

    • 2 Medium White onions, finely chopped, plus more for serving

  • Step 3

    Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Add the garlic, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes more.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Pound ground beef

    • 1 Clove Garlic, minced

    • 2 Teaspoon chili powder

    • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano

    • 1 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon

    • 3/4 Teaspoon allspice

    • 1/2 Teaspoon ground cloves

  • Step 4

    Add the tomato paste and cook until the color changes to a rusty orange. Stir in the chicken broth, tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the Dutch oven.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Cup chicken broth

    • 2  (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce

    • 2 Teaspoon apple cider vinegar

    • 2 Teaspoon brown sugar

    • 2 Teaspoon worcestershire sauce

    • To Taste kosher salt

    • To Taste freshly ground black pepper

  • Step 5

    Place the Dutch oven directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook until the chili is bubbling and has thickened, 25-30 minutes.

    00:30

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 6

    While the chili cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, then strain and set aside.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Pound dried spaghetti

  • Step 7

    Remove the chili from the grill. To serve, top the spaghetti noodles with the chili and garnish with kidney beans, chopped onion, and shredded cheese. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    •  Canned kidney beans, warmed, for serving

    •  Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving

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