Crock Pot Cincinnati Chili

prep time:: 4.5 hr
total time:: 5 hr (crock pot on high)

Makes 5 - 6 servings

Homemade Crock Pot Cincinnati Chili. Have your chili 3,4, or 5 ways, Cincinnati style. This is also great on hot dogs, smothered with shredded cheese.

ingredients

Crock pot 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
Have It 5 Ways
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

directions

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1 - Brown ground beef, onions, and celery in a large skillet, drain off all fat.
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2 - Place ingredients for the crock pot into the slow-cooker and stir well.
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3 - 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.
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4 - Cook spaghetti 1/2 hour before chili is done.
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5 - To have chili 3-ways, serve it with spaghetti, chili and cheese.
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6 - To have chili 4-ways, serve it with spaghetti, chili, onion, and cheese.
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7 - To have spaghetti 5-ways, serve it with spaghetti, chili, beans, onion, and cheese.
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8 - Douse your chili liberally with hot sauce, if desired.