Chili Dog Recipe perfect for your next party or tailgating!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while American cheese is often cheaper.

Add 2 lbs of ground chuck to a medium saucepan.

Pour in 2/3 cups of water and bring to a simmer.

Cook the ground chuck until it breaks down, then add another 1/3 cup of water for a total of 1 cup.

Strain off excess liquid and grease from the cooked ground chuck.

Return the strained ground chuck to the saucepan and add 10 oz of tomato sauce, 1 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 4 teaspoons of smoked chili powder, and 2 tablespoons of prepared mustard.

Mix all ingredients together and let simmer for at least 1 hour.

Add a splash of liquid smoke and a pinch of cinnamon to the chili sauce, mixing well.

Grill all beef hot dogs over hot coals until they have nice char marks, about 5 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove the grilled hot dogs from the grill once crispy and cooked through.

Split the hot dogs in half lengthwise, creating a crevice for the chili.

Place the split hot dogs into buns and add yellow mustard down the center.

Spoon chili sauce over the hot dogs, adding as much as desired.

Top with diced sweet onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and candied jalapenos.

Cooking Techniques

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