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Chili Dog

A Chili Dog recipe from the cookbook, The Video Game Chef! Hot dogs are topped with a spiced ground beef sauce, grated cheese, and onions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 -8 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

Chili Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 pound (450 grams) 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) tomato sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
Hot Dogs:
  • 8 all-beef jumbo hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns sliced
  • grated cheddar cheese for topping, optional
  • pickled jalapenos for topping, optional
  • Green or red onions finely chopped, for topping, optional

Instructions

To make the chili sauce:
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  1. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned, breaking up any large pieces, about 8 minutes. Drain the excess fat, if necessary.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste; chili, onion, and garlic powders; cumin; and cayenne (if using) until thoroughly combined.
  5. Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Meanwhile, cook the hot dogs:
  1. Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the hot dogs on the grates and grill, turning once, until well-marked and heated through, about 2 minutes per side.
  2. Turn the heat off and heat the buns on the warm grill until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
To serve:
  1. Place the hot dogs in the buns and smother them with the chili sauce. Top with cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños, and green or red onions, if desired.