Best Slow Cooker Cincinnati Style Chili Recipes

AUTHENTIC CINCINNATI CHILI

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This was handed down to me by Mom, a Cincinnati native. Skimming the fat makes this a healthier version than most, and gives it the right consistency. I like mine 4-way, with spaghetti, raw chopped onions, grated mild cheddar, and oyster crackers!

Provided by Melissa Hamilton

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 11h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 quart water, or amount to cover
2 onions, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
¼ cup chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
5 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries
1 bay leaf

Steps:

Place the ground beef in a large pan, cover with about 1 quart of cold water, and bring to a boil, stirring and breaking up the beef with a fork to a fine texture. Slowly boil until the meat is thoroughly cooked, about 30 minutes, then remove from heat and refrigerate in the pan overnight.
The next day, skim the solid fat from the top of the pan, and discard the fat. Place the beef mixture over medium heat, and stir in the onions, tomato sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chocolate, chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cloves, allspice berries, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours. Add water if necessary to prevent the chili from burning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 673.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

CROCK POT CINCINNATI CHILI

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Have your chili 3,4, or 5 ways, Cincinnati style. This is also great on hot dogs, smothered with shredded cheese.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 4h20m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 lb spaghetti, cooked
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed, drained, and heated
hot sauce (your favorite- I like Franks or Crystal)

Steps:

Brown ground beef, onions, and celery in a large skillet, drain off all fat.
Place ingredients for the crock pot into the slow-cooker and stir well.
Cover crock pot and cook for 7-9 hours on low, or 3 1/2-4 1/2 hours on high, stirring during last part of cooking if using high setting.
Cook spaghetti 1/2 hour before chili is done.
To have chili 3-ways, serve it with spaghetti, chili and cheese.
To have chili 4-ways, serve it with spaghetti, chili, onion, and cheese.
To have spaghetti 5-ways, serve it with spaghetti, chili, beans, onion, and cheese.
Douse your chili liberally with hot sauce, if desired.

SLOW-COOKER CINCINNATI CHILI

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Looking for a hearty slow cooked dinner made using Progresso® beans? Then check out this beef chili made with Muir Glen® tomato puree and served over spaghetti.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 lb ground beef round
4 large onions, chopped (4 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup water
2 cans (28 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic tomato puree
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
16 oz uncooked spaghetti
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
Oyster crackers, if desired

Steps:

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In Dutch oven, cook beef and 3 cups of the onions over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in salt, cinnamon, cocoa, cumin and water. Simmer 2 minutes. In slow cooker, mix beef mixture, tomato puree and brown sugar until blended.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
About 15 minutes before serving, cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. To serve, spoon chili over spaghetti; top each serving with 1/4 cup cheese, 2 tablespoons of the remaining onions, 2 tablespoons beans and the oyster crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770, Carbohydrate 83 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1440 mg

SLOW-COOKED SLOPPY JOES

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Slow cook your way to a crowd-pleasing entree! Ground beef is transformed into a classic sandwich filling with just a few pantry staples. -Joeanne Steras, Garrett, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 cups ketchup
2 envelopes sloppy joe mix
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
12 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, sloppy joe mix, brown sugar and mustard., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.