Cincinnati-style Chili

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
 * Source: Better Homes and Gardens
 * Start to Finish: 30 minutes
 * Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound ground beef
 * 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
 * 1 x 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
 * 1 x 8-ounce can tomato sauce
 * ½ cup beef broth
 * 1 tablespoon chili powder
 * 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate pieces
 * 1 tablespoon vinegar
 * 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * 8 ounces fettuccine, broken into 4-inch lengths, or 8 ounces egg noodles
 * sliced onion (optional)
 * 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Directions

 * 1) In a medium saucepan, cook beef and onion until beef is brown. Drain fat.
 * 2) Stir in beans, tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, chocolate, vinegar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
 * 3) Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover; Simmer about 15 minutes.
 * 4) Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
 * 5) To serve, divide pasta among 4 plates.
 * 6) Make a well in the center of each. Top with meat sauce and sliced onion, if desired; then cheese.