r/chili • u/TheGiant_EnemySpider • Jun 08 '25

Cincinnati Style Crockpot Chili Con Carne

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Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 large jar (24 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (12 oz total) tomato paste (to intensify the depth)  
  • 6 cups of water
  • 6 tsp of beef-flavored Better Than Boullion paste 
  • 3 tbsp chili powder (increase for bolder spice)  
  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 2 ½ tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup brown sugar (just enough to balance the acidity)  
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta (cooked and drained)  
  • A veritable MOUNTAIN of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions:

  1. Build the Sauce: Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef stock, chili powder, paprika, salt, minced garlic, and brown sugar to the crockpot. Stir well to combine.
  2. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, stirring every hour. Let it reduce and thicken into a hearty, rich sauce. If it gets too thick, add a little more beef stock to loosen it up. 
  3. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and transfer to the crockpot.  
  4. Cook the Fettuccine: About 30 minutes before serving, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.  
  5. Combine & Serve: Toss the fettuccine with the chili sauce or serve the sauce ladled over the pasta. Top with shredded sharp cheddar cheese and enjoy!
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u/GrumpyDrunkPatzer Jun 09 '25

that looks like it would surely hit the spot

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u/RodeoBoss66 Texas Red Purist 🤠 Jun 11 '25

I’ve always enjoyed chili on pasta with cheese. Another fun way to serve it is with a hamburger patty on top of the pasta, and then pour your chili (with ground beef) over it, then top it with cheese. That’s an old style diner variation called a chili size.

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u/TankTexas Jun 15 '25

Nice, sounds good.

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u/oksurealright 22d ago

Dang that looks so good

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u/TheGiant_EnemySpider 22d ago

It is! Try it yourself sometime!

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u/Ultthdoc90 Jun 10 '25

Sounds great!

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u/Equivalent-Collar655 Jun 10 '25

Looks great 👍

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u/Kona1957 Jun 11 '25

Part of me wants to dive in the middle and the other is making sure my Tums are bedside! I usually add the cheese apre crock but am willing to learn!

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u/dlb5753 Jun 11 '25

Looks amazing 👍

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u/Some1IUsed2Know99 Jun 19 '25

I've seen spaghetti and chili but never fettuccine and chili. Sounds delish.