Rootin’-Tootin’ Cincinnati Chili

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.

ground beef, onion, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, root beer, chili powder, tomato paste, peppers, ground cumin, tortilla chips

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/rootin-tootin-cincinnati-chili/ (may not work)