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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.
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Nutritional Facts 1 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.
Originally published as Rootin'-Tootin' Cincinnati Chili in Taste of Home February/March 2010, p57
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Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2011 by collegeave
This had a very good flavor but BOY IT WAS HOT! and I use regular petite diced tomatoes! Would have sent us over the edge if I would have used the tomatoes they called for. So just be ware that it is SPICY HOT
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2011 by billbaar
NOT Cincinnati Chilli.There are NO green peppers, no chipotle peppers, no bouillon cube, no tortilla chips, no parmesan cheese and NO Cincinnati love in making this chilli.It IS missing the Cinnamon, Alspice, oyster crackers, shredded COLBY cheese
NOT Cincinnati Chilli.
There are NO green peppers, no chipotle peppers, no bouillon cube, no tortilla chips, no parmesan cheese and NO Cincinnati love in making this chilli.
It IS missing the Cinnamon, Alspice, oyster crackers, shredded COLBY cheese
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by keepers1118
This was very tasty. I used an orange pepper since I didn't have a green one. I'll try it next time with ground turkey.
Reviewed on May. 31, 2010 by novice_cook
I kind of wondered the same thing. Seems more Latin American with the chocolate rather than Cincinnati.
Reviewed on May. 31, 2010 by Cook38
Just a quick comment. I've lived in Cincinnati most of my life, and other than being served over spaghetti, I'm curious why you decided to call this Cincinnati chili. The secret here is actually chocolate and cinnamon in the chili, and when it's served, the only toppings we put on are LOTS of finely shredded cheddar, kidney beans, onions, and oyster crackers. Just wondering...
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2010 by lisalc98
My husbands favorite chili!!
Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2010 by cloreep
This chili was great! I loved the sweet and spicy sauce. I even left out a little of the chipotle peppers and I used regular diced tomatoes and it still had plenty of kick. I also substituted bulk pork sausage for half of the ground beef. I would love to add beans and use this as a regular chili without the noodles. But it was really fantastic!
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