Sometimes you just want a chili cheese dog and a good Coney sauce is what makes it!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

hot dogs

🥗Healthier: turkey hot dogs

💰Cheaper: pork hot dogs

Turkey hot dogs offer a leaner option.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain adds fiber and nutrients.

chili

🥗Healthier: vegetarian chili

💰Cheaper: canned chili

Canned chili is often more affordable.

Sauté 1/4 onion in a pan until soft.

Add garlic to the sautéed onions and cook until fragrant.

Add cooked ground beef (about 1 pound) to the pan with onions and garlic.

Add seasonings: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper.

Mix in 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.

Add 1 cup of water gradually, adjusting to achieve desired thickness.

Stir in 6 oz of tomato paste and mix well.

Add approximately 1/3 cup of ketchup and 1 tablespoon of mustard to the mixture.

Simmer the sauce until it thickens, ensuring it doesn't become too watery.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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