Joeyphils Cincinnati Spaghetti Spice Mix Food

CINCINNATI SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Heat 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.
• To serve, while the sauce heats, bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. Season the boiling water with salt and add the pasta, cook to al dente. Remove 1 cup of starchy cooking water just before draining the pasta. Add the cooking water to the meat sauce, drain the pasta and return it to the hot pot. Toss the pasta with tongs, combining the starchy cooking water and about two-thirds of the sauce. Transfer the pasta to a large serving platter and top with the remaining sauce. Set up the onions, Cheddar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pickled jalapeno and cilantro in front of the platter.

JOEYPHIL'S CINCINNATI SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Brown ground chuck in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook till translucent. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Add diced tomatoes, ketchup, water and vinegar. As mixture begins to boil add the spice mix. Cover and simmer at very low heat for about one hour, stirring and tasting occasionally. Add tomato juice if the sauce is getting too dry to ladle up easily.

CINCINNATI FIVE-WAY CHILI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients; set aside.
• In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in ground beef; cook until meat is browned, breaking up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
• When the beef is browned, add in onion, garlic, spice mix; stir/saute 1 minute.
• Add in tomato sauce, water, BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, chocolate, and bay leaves.
• Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour (it should look more like a thick sauce than the chili most people are used to).
• Remove bay leaves.
• To serve five-way: distribute spaghetti among 8 bowls; spoon chili over spaghetti.
• Top chili with cheddar cheese, onion, and kidney beans.

SPAGHETTI SAUCE MIX

Steps:

• Combine the first eight ingredients.
• Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place up to 1 year.
• To use: Stir in 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce mix, water and tomato paste.
• Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed.
• Spoon mixture onto a 6" square of aluminum foil. Fold to form an airtight packet.
• Label with date and contents. Store in a cool dry place. Use within 6 months.

CINCINNATI TURKEY CHILI

Steps:

• Place all ingredients, except turkey and spaghetti in a heavy large pot.
• Stir until smooth.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 60 minutes or until thick.
• Brown ground turkey and add to large pot.
• Stir gently and simmer an additional 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• While sauce simmers, cook spaghetti according to package instructions and drain well.
• Serve chili over spaghetti.
• If desired, serve with additional onions and shredded cheese.

JOEYPHIL'S CINCINNATI SPAGHETTI SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Make several batches at once for use throughout chili season.