How To Make Hot Dog Chili Sauce From Home

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Homemade puree can be fresher and healthier, while canned options are budget-friendly.

Cut onion into small pieces.

Remove seeds from peppers and chop them.

Mix together 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash seasoning, and 1 tablespoon chili powder in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 cup of water, and 1/3 cup of pepper juice to the mixture.

In a medium pan, add 1 pound of ground beef and cook on medium-low heat, chopping it finely.

Add the mixed seasonings to the ground beef and stir well.

Add minced onion, minced peppers, and 1 teaspoon of fresh chopped garlic to the beef mixture.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 1 tablespoon of chili powder.

Add a pinch of sugar and half of the 1 cup of water, then let it simmer for about 30 minutes.

Stir every 2-3 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Taste the chili and adjust seasonings as needed.

Prepare hot dogs by boiling in 2 cups of water until cooked.

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