ROOTIN'-TOOTIN' CINCINNATI CHILI RECIPE

Rootin'-Tootin' Cincinnati Chili Recipe image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup root beer
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 beef bouillon cube
Hot cooked spaghetti
Optional toppings: crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions and green pepperover medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the tomatoes, root beer, chili powder, tomato paste, chipotle peppers, cumin and bouillon. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve with spaghetti. Garnish with chips, green onions and cheeses if desired.
Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
One cup (calculated without spaghetti and toppings) equals 310 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 662 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein.