Slow-Cooker Cincinnati Chili

Health score
46%
Slow-Cooker Cincinnati Chili
510 min.
8
812kcal

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Welcome to a culinary journey that takes you straight to the heart of Cincinnati with this delightful Slow-Cooker Cincinnati Chili! This dish is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings together the rich flavors of ground beef, aromatic spices, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of chili wafting through your kitchen, promising a comforting and hearty dinner for you and your loved ones.

This Cincinnati-style chili is unique, featuring a blend of spices that includes cinnamon and cocoa, giving it a distinctive flavor profile that sets it apart from traditional chili recipes. Served over a bed of tender spaghetti and topped with sharp Cheddar cheese, fresh onions, and kidney beans, this dish is a feast for the senses. Whether you're hosting a family gathering or simply looking for a satisfying meal, this recipe is sure to impress.

With a generous yield of eight servings, it's perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Plus, the slow cooker does all the work for you, allowing you to enjoy more time with family and friends. So grab your ingredients, fire up that slow cooker, and get ready to indulge in a bowl of Cincinnati chili that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings!

Ingredients

  • lb ground round 
  • cups onion chopped
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 1.5 teaspoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 56 oz tomato purée organic canned
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 16 oz pasta like spaghetti uncooked
  • oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 15 oz beans red rinsed drained canned
  • serving oyster crackers 

Equipment

  • dutch oven
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
  3. 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

Calories812kcal
Protein27.05%
Fat31.34%
Carbs41.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.75
Glycemic Load
21.5
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
42.066956706669%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.37mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
4.01mg
Kaempferol
0.68mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
24.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:812.42kcal
40.62%
Fat:28.44g
43.76%
Saturated Fat:12.68g
79.28%
Carbohydrates:84.96g
28.32%
Net Carbohydrates:74.78g
27.19%
Sugar:22.28g
24.76%
Cholesterol:138.91mg
46.3%
Sodium:807.42mg
35.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:55.23g
110.47%
Selenium:74.8µg
106.85%
Zinc:11.22mg
74.79%
Phosphorus:714.04mg
71.4%
Vitamin B12:4.06µg
67.69%
Vitamin B3:13.02mg
65.11%
Manganese:1.26mg
62.84%
Vitamin B6:1.12mg
56.14%
Potassium:1841.99mg
52.63%
Iron:9.35mg
51.93%
Copper:0.99mg
49.7%
Fiber:10.18g
40.7%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
38.29%
Magnesium:144.67mg
36.17%
Vitamin C:27.42mg
33.23%
Vitamin E:4.8mg
31.98%
Calcium:316.55mg
31.65%
Vitamin A:1302.41IU
26.05%
Vitamin B5:2.43mg
24.34%
Folate:79.91µg
19.98%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.23%
Vitamin K:11.99µg
11.42%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%