Better Than Skyline Cincinnati Chili Recipe

If you are looking for an easy, authentic copycat Skyline Cincinnati chili, this recipe has perfect medley of unexpected spices, no beans, and served just like the famous Ohio restaurant chain - over spaghetti with sky-high piles of cheddar cheese. It can be made effortlessly in a slow cooker or Instant Pot for a family-friendly, cozy weeknight meal.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

2 pounds (907.18 g) LEAN ground beef
1 (1) large onion diced
3 cloves (3 cloves) garlic chopped
2 cups (480 g) beef broth read label for gluten-free
8 ounce (226.8 g) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) cider vinegar
2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) chili powder
1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) brown sugar
2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons) unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) salt
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) pepper
6 ounce (170.1 g) can tomato paste
For Serving cooked spaghetti, hot dogs, or baked potatoes
Optional Toppings lots of shredded cheddar cheese (not optional), chopped onion, and kidney beans

Instructions

Slow Cooker Method

In a slow cooker mix together everything except ground beef. Add ground beef to slow cooker, breaking up meat with spoon.
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours. Serve on cooked spaghetti or hot dogs with desired toppings.

Instant Pot Method

Using sauté function, cook ground beef and onion together for about 8 minutes, or until beef is browned. Alternatively, do not brown beef first for a more authentic, softer texture. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more. Hit CANCEL.
Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT TOMATO PASTE. Stir to combine and secure on lid with valve sealed.
Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 20 minutes then use quick release. After valve goes down, take off lid and stir in tomato paste. Simmer on SAUTE for 5-10 minutes, or until desired thickness. Serve on cooked spaghetti or hot dogs with desired toppings.

Stove Top

In a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat, sauté ground beef and onion together until beef is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Alternatively, do not brown beef first for a more authentic, softer texture. Add garlic to pot and sauté 30 seconds more.
Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to boil, then simmer UNCOVERED for 1 hour or until chili has reduced and thickened. Serve on cooked spaghetti or hot dogs with desired toppings.

Notes

Nutrition calculated WITHOUT cooked spaghetti or hot dogs.

Recipe adapted from Family Circle magazine

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