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Chili Dog Recipe

American · Main course · 40 min total

A classic American comfort food featuring a juicy hot dog in a soft bun, smothered with hearty beef chili and melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

• 4 all-beef hot dogs
• 4 hot dog buns
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add tomato sauce and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
5. Meanwhile, grill or pan-fry hot dogs over medium heat until heated through and lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Warm buns on the grill or in a toaster.
6. Place each hot dog in a bun. Spoon chili over the hot dogs, then top with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.

Tips

• Top with diced onion, jalapeños, or mustard for extra flavor.
• Leftover chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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