Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili Recipe
This Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili is a hearty and flavorful twist on classic chili, simmered to perfection with a unique blend of spices including cinnamon, cloves, and cocoa powder. Perfect for a comforting meal, it can be served over spaghetti and topped with shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and warmed kidney beans for an authentic Cincinnati experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (High) or 5 hours (Low)
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (High) or 5 hours 15 minutes (Low)
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main 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
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Spices and Seasonings
- 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 tsp. allspice
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
Toppings and Serving Suggestion
- Cooked spaghetti noodles
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Diced white onion
- Canned kidney beans (drained, rinsed, and warmed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Add diced onion, minced garlic, tomato paste, tomato sauce, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and all the spices (garlic powder, onion powder, cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, cloves, allspice, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and black pepper) into the slow cooker. Stir everything well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Cook the Chili: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.
- Serve: Spoon the chili hot over cooked spaghetti noodles, then top with shredded cheddar cheese, diced white onions, and warmed kidney beans as desired. Enjoy this classic Cincinnati style chili!
Notes
- For a thicker chili, cook uncovered during the last 30 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste depending on your preferred heat level.
- If you prefer, serve the chili with oyster crackers or over baked potatoes as alternative serving options.
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