ROOTIN'-TOOTIN' CINCINNATI CHILI

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Yes, there's root beer in this spicy chili, and it adds a nice touch of sweetness. Serve over spaghetti and let everyone add their own favorite toppings. -Holly Gomez, Seabrook, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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, onion and green pepper over 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.