Best Slow Cooker Cincinnati Style Chili Recipes

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

CINCINNATI-STYLE CHILI

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My husband had this type of chili when visiting a friend in Ohio and was thrilled when I made it at home. Serving it with spaghetti, cheese, onions and beans makes it what Cincinnatians call five-way. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 pounds extra-lean ground turkey
2 medium onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spaghetti
TOPPINGS:
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, chopped

Steps:

In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and garlic until turkey is no longer pink. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, chocolate and seasonings; pour over turkey mixture. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours. , Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Remove bay leaf from chili. For each serving, place 3/4 cup spaghetti in a bowl. Top with about 2/3 cup chili, 3 tablespoons kidney beans, 2 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon chopped onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

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.