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Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili Recipe

Cincinnati Chili is a flavorful, slow-cooked meat sauce served over spaghetti with classic toppings—perfect for a fun and hearty twist on chili night.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. 80/20 ground beef browned and drained
  • 1 large white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 4.5 oz. tomato paste
  • 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 Tbsp. dark chili powder
  • ¼ tsp. cloves
  • ¼ Teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ Teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

For serving:

  • cooked spaghetti noodles
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • diced white onion
  • canned kidney beans drained, rinsed and warmed

Instructions

  • Add the browned and drained ground beef to the slow cooker
  • Add in the onion, garlic, spices, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beef stock, worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar. Stir until combined.
  • Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW 5 hours.
  • Serve hot by itself or over spaghetti with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Other topping ideas are jalapeno, green onions, hot sauce and oyster crackers
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Don't put the meat in the slow cooker without browning it. The grease from the hamburger meat will overtake the chili, it's best to cook it first, otherwise you'll need to remove the renderings after it is cooked.
  • Nutritional values do not include spaghetti or toppings; it's just for the chili.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 4mg

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