CARRIE'S CINCINNATI CHILI

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Every time we have a gathering or company, folks request this. My husband convinced me to enter it in a local chili contest, and I won third place! It's quick and easy. If I don't have fresh garlic, I use minced garlic from a jar. -Carrie Birdsall, Dallas, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) whole tomatoes, crushed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 bay leaves
Hot cooked spaghetti
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese and additional chopped onion

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add next 11 ingredients., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours. Discard garlic clove and bay leaves. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti. If desired, top with shredded cheddar cheese and additional chopped onion. , Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water or broth if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.