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Cincinnati chili, served with fritos

Cincinnati Chili

Think chili has to be hot and spicy? Then you’ve never had Cincinnati chili. Cincinnati chili uses spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to give it a sweeter flavor.
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 6 hrs
Total Time 6 hrs 10 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 278 kcal

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 cups onion chopped
  • 1-2 cups beef stock
  • 12 oz tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp cocoa
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • .5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp all spice
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Brown meat if desired (see description below)
  • Combine tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and some of the stock in a bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Combine spices in a bowl.
  • Add meat and onions to crock pot. Sprinkle seasoning over meat and onions. 
  • Pour tomato paste mixture over meat, onion, and seasonings.
  • Add remaining broth to pot. If you want chunky chili, use less broth.  If you like thinner chili, use more broth.

Notes

The recipe is 7 points on the Green, Blue, and Purple WW plans.
Keyword Clean Eating, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Whole30, WW Friendly