Rootin Tootin Cincinnati Chili Recipes

ROOTIN' TOOTIN' CHILI

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Once browned, put in the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and drain grease.
• Return beef mixture to a large stockpot. Add the remaining ingredients and cover the pot. Simmer on medium-low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

ROOTIN'-TOOTIN' CINCINNATI CHILI

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.

ROOTIN'-TOOTIN' NO-FAIL CHILI

Steps:

• In a dutch oven, add oil and cook ground beef on medium heat until no longer pink, but not browned.
• Add onion, green pepper, garlic and celery. Season with salt and pepper and saute until the vegetables become somewhat soft, about 10 minutes.
• Drain mixture in a colander and add back to pot.
• Add remaining ingredients (except cheese), stirring well after each addition.
• Bring chili to a simmer, cover, and cook on stove 3 to 4 hours. If chili is too thin, put the lid ajar for last 30-60 minutes of cooking.