Slow Cook Cincinnati Chili

Slow Cook Cincinnati Chili
30 Minutes Easy

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground bell’s seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ (of 1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 (10 ½-ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Cooked separately — spaghetti
  • Toppings as desired — Cheddar cheese, diced onions, beans, hot sauces

METHOD:

1. Brown ground beef, onions, and celery and drain off all fat (If your slow cooker can braise meats, this step can be done without having to transfer the meat from a skillet)

2. Combine ingredients and stir well. Cover and cook for 7-9 hours on low, or 3½-4½ hours on high, stirring during last part of cooking if using high setting

3. Cook spaghetti ½ hour before chili is done. Top with chili and serve

4. To have chili 3-ways, serve it with spaghetti, chili, and cheese

5. To have chili 4-ways, serve it with spaghetti, chili, diced onion, and cheese

6. To have chili 5-ways, serve it with spaghetti, chili, beans, diced onion, and cheese

7. Douse your chili liberally with hot sauce, if desired

Recipe presented by Breville