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Vegetarian Cincinnati-Style Chili:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3ish cloves of garlic, minced
1 (12 oz) package frozen burger-style crumbles
1 cup tomato sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (it’s a bit more authentic without these)
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp light brown sugar
a dark chocolate square or two
spaghetti (8 oz?)
lots of shredded cheddar cheese

optional some folks add a small green pepper in

1. Sauté the onion and garlic. Add the fake meat and warm it all up.
2. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except the spaghetti and cheese. Let it simmer for at least 15-20 minutes. I’m not sure the meatless crumbles can stand the normal few hours of simmering
3. When everything is looking close to right, make the spaghetti.
4. Put spaghetti into bowls, top with chili and smother in cheddar cheese. Some have added a few green onions to the top. Enjoy copious amounts, preferably with beer and the Buckeyes or Bengals winning.