Chili Dogs Recipe 🌭 • A Tailgating Favorite! 🏈 - Episode 912

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still providing creaminess.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder flavor at a lower cost.

hot dog buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while regular bread is often less expensive.

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add canola oil.

When the oil starts sizzling, add diced onions and sprinkle with ground sea salt.

Sauté the onions for 2 minutes.

Add jalapeño peppers and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add orange peppers and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add pressed garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add lean ground beef and break it into small pieces using a meat chopper.

Season generously with freshly ground black pepper and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink.

Add tomato paste and stir to coat the meat.

Add canned diced tomatoes, canned tomato sauce, brown sugar, ground cumin, chipotle chili powder, and dried oregano leaves.

Stir to combine and prevent sticking.

Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and low-sodium beef broth, blending well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

After 1 hour, check the sauce; if not thick enough, continue simmering for another hour, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

After 2 hours, the sauce should be nice and thick, ready to spoon over hot dogs.

Garnish with red or white onions and sharp Cheddar cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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