Terlingua Red Chili Over Spaghetti

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 -3 tablespoons ground mixed spice (chili spice blend recipe follows)
• 2 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
• worcestershire sauce, to taste
• 16 ounces spaghetti, cooked as directed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• chopped onion (to garnish)
• 7 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients of the chili spice blend and store in a leftover container, empty spice bottle, or baggie.
• 2 brown the beef over medium heat in a large pot.
• 3 while browning the meat, add a couple of dashes of worcestershire sauce.
• 4 when the meat is browned, drain off the fat (i use a colander).
• 5 put the meat back in the pot and add just enough water to cover the meat.
• 6 simmer the meat in the water until it is tender.
• 7 once the meat is tender, add a can of beef broth and the tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
• 8 add 2-3 tablespoons spice mix to taste and simmer for approximately 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
• 9 add beef broth as needed to keep the chili from boiling dry.
• 10 serve over cooked spaghetti and sprinkle with cheese and onions.