By mamagourmand.com
Better Than Skyline Cincinnati Chili Recipe
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:6h
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.
Updated at: Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:28:51 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
36
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories294.7 kcal (15%)
Total Fat13.4 g (19%)
Carbs16.2 g (6%)
Sugars6.5 g (7%)
Protein27.9 g (56%)
Sodium821.9 mg (41%)
Fiber4 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
2 poundslean ground beef
1onion
large, diced
3cloves garlic
chopped
2 cupsbeef broth
read label for gluten-free
8 ouncecan tomato sauce
2 tablespoonscider vinegar
2 tablespoonschili powder
1 tablespoonbrown sugar
2 teaspoonsunsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoonground cumin
1 teaspooncinnamon
½ teaspoonground cloves
¼ teaspoonground allspice
1 teaspoonsalt
½ teaspoonpepper
6 ouncecan tomato paste
shredded cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings, not optional
onion
chopped
kidney beans
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method
Step 1
In a slow cooker mix together everything except ground beef. Add ground beef to slow cooker, breaking up meat with spoon.
Step 2
Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours. Serve on cooked spaghetti or hot dogs with desired toppings.
Instant Pot Method
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT TOMATO PASTE. Stir to combine and secure on lid with valve sealed.
Step 5
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
Step 6
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.
Step 7
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.
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