Slow Cooker Cincinnati Beef Chili

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This slow cooker Cincinnati beef chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm you up on a chilly day. Made with tender beef, aromatic spices, and a hint of sweetness, this chili is a perfect balance of flavors. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together and creates a rich and comforting meal. Serve it with your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, and chopped onions for a satisfying dinner.

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slow cooker cincinnati beef chili recipe details

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Never used cloves, cider vinegar or chocolate in your chili? Maybe that’s what gives it the Cincinnati flair. Serve over noodles, that’s how they do it in Cinci. Inspired by Nordicus’ “Nordicus’ Cincinnati Chili”
Ready in: 11 hours 15 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 8

• 2 pounds coarsely ground beef
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 3 hours | Extra time: 8 hours, chilling

1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion. Drain well, then transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker, stir well to combine, and cover. Cook on LOW for 8 hours. Cool, uncovered. Refrigerate overnight, then skim fat, reheat, and serve.Go The Extra Mile

Don’t serve right away. Cool, uncovered. Refrigerate overnight, then skim fat, reheat, and *then* serve.

Tip

To thicken the chili, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Slowly stir cornstarch mixture into stew with slow cooker set to HIGH, then repeat until desired thickness is reached.

Alternate Method

Cook on HIGH for 4 hours.