Rootin'-Tootin' Cincinnati Chili

By heathergoodman

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

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; 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 over spaghetti. Garnish with chips, green onions and cheeses if desired. Yield: 4 servings.