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Chili Dogs Recipe
A decadent bacon and beef speciality. Chili dog is an American classic.
- Total Cook Time 55 mins
- Prep Time 10 mins
- Cook Time 45 mins
- Recipe Servings4
- Medium
Ingredients of Chili Dogs
- 1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 4 chopped garlic cloves
- 16 ounce can of tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 Tbsp molasses or honey
- 2 Tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- Salt
- As many hot dogs as you have people to serve Buns for the hot dogs
- Chopped red onion, for garnish
- Shredded cheddar (or jack) cheese, for garnish
How to Make Chili Dogs
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Make the chili first.
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Fry the bacon over medium heat until it begins to get crispy, then add the chopped onions and fry over high heat, stirring often, until they begin to brown.
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Add in the ground beef and stir in well. Cook this, still over high heat and stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned.
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This will take a few minutes. When the beef is about halfway browned, toss in the chopped garlic and mix well.
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Once the beef is well browned, add the tomato sauce, molasses and beef broth.
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Add all the spices except the cayenne and stir well. Bring to a simmer and taste.
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Add salt or the cayenne if it needs it. You can of course add much more cayenne or chili powder if you like things really spicy, but it's best to taste first and then add more.
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Let the chili cook on a gentle simmer for at least 30 minutes before you start grilling the hot dogs.
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You can cook it several hours if you want to, adding a little more beef broth here and there if the chili gets to dry.
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Grill your hot dogs over medium heat until they get a light char. Grill the hot dog buns briefly if you want - no more than a minute, as they will burn fast.
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You can also paint the buns with vegetable oil or butter before grilling if you'd like.
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Tip you can take the centers of the bun and stuff sausage in basically..
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Dog goes in bun, chili goes on top, sprinkle on chopped red onion and shredded cheese, and have a go at it!