Slow Cooker Chili
I love this chili because it can cook in the slow cooker, and also because there are a lot of layers to the flavor. It's always better the next day, but it's obviously very good day of as well. It gets a 9 and came from the NY Times. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow or red onion, finely chopped Kosher salt 2 pounds ground beef, 80 percent lean, 20 percent fat I use 1 pound only unless I'm feeding a lot of people 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 1 tablespoon sweet paprika I don't add this 2 teaspoons chipotle powder I don't add this 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons mustard powder 2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika I use 1 TBS ½ teaspoon cayenne powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 12 ounces (1½ cups) pilsner beer, such as Modelo Especial 1 (14-ounce) can diced or crushed tomatoes in juice ¼ cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup or dark brown sugar I...