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Cincinnati Chili with Zucchini Noodles
This Cincinnati Chili recipe uses ground beef cooked with a blend of spices including cocoa powder and cinnamon, giving it a unique depth of flavor. The chili is served over sautéed zucchini noodles, adding a fresh and lighter alternative to traditional pasta. Melted cheddar cheese on top complements the spicy, slightly sweet chili, creating a hearty but balanced meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
354 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Snacks, Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 green pepper
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon worcester sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 can tomato with chipotle chilies
- 1 zucchini large
- cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Brown the beef and drain off any extra fat.
- Then add the garlic, onion and green pepper and cook for a few minutes to soften.
- Add the cocoa powder, chili powder, Worchester sauce and cinnamon and stir to mix.
- Mix in the tomatoes, cover and cook on low for at at least 30 minutes. Longer is fine too though, I usually let it cook for an hour if I have time. You could add water, but I like my chili thick, so I don't.
- A few minutes before you are ready to serve dinner shred the zucchini into long strands.
- Saute the strands for 5 minutes in a frying pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- Serve the chili over the zucchini with lots of cheddar cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
306mg
(13%)
Potassium
873mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
918IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 873mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 918IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.