The BEST Hot Dog Chili (SERIOUSLY!)

The BEST Hot Dog Chili (SERIOUSLY!)

from southyourmouth.com
65 min
1 servings

The Coney Island style recipe for fine, tender meaty chili sauce perfect for Chili Dogs and Chili Cheese Fries – ‘The One’, the BEST recipe – that took me almost a decade to perfect!

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 6-oz can tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 lb lean ground chuck (90/10 or leaner)

Directions

  1. 1

    Sauté onions in oil (just enough to cook them in) over medium heat in a saucepan for 5 minutes or until golden.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add tomato paste then stir and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the paste just starts to brown on the bottom of the pan.

  4. 4

    Add water then stir well to deglaze the pan. Add chili powder and remaining spices then whisk until smooth.

  5. 5

    Add ground beef then stir the meat into the liquid with a whisk or fork. Once the meat and sauce are uniformly combined, bring to a low boil.

  6. 6

    Cover and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.

  7. 7

    Remove lid then continue simmering, uncovered, for 30 additional minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.

  8. 8

    Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.