Cincinnati Spaghettitomatoes, beef, tomato, beans, onion, bacon, worcestershire, jalapeno, evoo, garlic, paprika, cocoa powder, chile, oregano, allspiceIngredients2 tablespoons EVOO 2 to 3 slices smoky bacon, finely chopped 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (fattier) or sirloin (leaner) 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder or chili powder blend, a couple of palmfuls 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika, a palmful 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, lightly crushed in palm, about 1/2 a palmful 1 teaspoon allspice, 1/3 palmful 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, eyeball the amount in your palm 4 to 5 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1 healthy pinch ground cloves 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cups beef stock, plus extra for reheat One 32-ounce can fire roasted crushed or diced tomatoes One 14-ounce can red kidney beans, drained One 14-ounce can tomato sauce Salt 1 1/2 pounds bucatini or spaghetti Finley chopped raw white, red or green onions Shredded Cheddar Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Pickled jalapeno slices Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley Directions for Cincinnati Spaghetti RecipeHeat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven or soup pot, over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and crisp. Add the beef and brown well. Add the Worcestershire, chile powder, cocoa powder, paprika, oregano, allspice, cinnamon, garlic, jalapenos, onions and cloves. Cook until the onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste, stir a minute, and then add the stock, tomatoes, beans and tomato sauce. Bring to a bubble, and then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat, stirring frequently, adding water or stock to thin if the sauce gets too thick. |
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