Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili

I enjoyed my very first bowl of Cincinnati Chili at Skyline Chili in Cincinnati many years ago. I had only known a couple of different kinds of Chili at that point, a Texas Orginal Chili and New Mexico Chili, so the introduction of this Chili that could be enjoyed 1 to 5 different ways was very interesting to me. I really fell in love with Cincinnati Chili and have continued to make it through the years, I even have a recipe for it in my cookbook, Miz Helen's Kitchen Table. This recipe today is one that has evolved through the years and one that is a favorite. We call this Cincinnati Chili Nana's Way.

The Way System

Three Way: Spaghetti, Chili and Cheese

Four Way: Chili, Cheese, Spaghetti, Onions or Beans

Five Way: Spaghetti, Chili, Cheese, Onions, Beans and or Oyster Crackers

Nana's Way
The Beans Are In The Recipe

We Start With The Spaghetti

Next Comes The Chili and Beans

Finish With Onions, Cheese and Crackers

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

2 pounds ground chuck, browned

1 large yellow onion, medium dice

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups beef broth

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1/2 cup tomato paste

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 (15 ounce) cans Chili Beans

Directions

In a large hot skillet, brown the ground chuck, add the onions and garlic.  Cook until the onions are clear.

Add the meat mixture to the pre-heated slow cooker.

In a large mixing pitcher, mix the beef broth, tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, salt and pepper, mix together until completely blended.

Pour the liquid mixture over the meat mixture and mix well.  

Stir in the Chili Beans and mix well.

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.

For Serving

Cooked Spaghetti for the bottom of each bowl.

Optional Garnish:

Green Onions, Chopped, Sharp Cheddar Shredded, Oyster Crackers

Enjoy!

Print Recipe

This Chili Is Very Thick and Rich

The Longer This Chili Sits, The Better It Gets

I Will Sometimes Let It Set Overnight In The Refrigerator and Heat It Up For Serving The Next Day.

Enjoy!

This Chili is delicious and is a great dish to be served for a family night or a group of friends. I sure hope you enjoy this chili and am so happy that you could stop by and spend some time in the kitchen with me today. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Peace and Joy
Miz Helen

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