Chili Dogs
Chili dogs combine juicy sausages with savory chili sauce, making for a comforting and crowd-pleasing meal perfect for gatherings and family events.
Ingredients
For the Chili Sauce
- 3 tsp smoked paprika (substitute with plain paprika) Use more if a stronger flavor is desired.
- 3 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) Reduce for a milder sauce.
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp onion powder
- 1.5 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp mustard powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing.
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 0.5 onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 red capsicum/bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 500 g ground beef/beef mince
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g canned crushed tomato
- 2 beef cubes (I like Oxo, easy to crumble)
- 1.5 cups water
- 0.75 tsp cooking/kosher salt Plus more to taste.
For the Chili Dogs
- 6 good smoked sausages (kransky, bratwurst, half-smoke or hot dogs of choice)
- 6 pieces hot dog buns
- 0.5 white onion (finely chopped)
- to taste Yellow mustard (I use Heinz American mustard)
- 2 cups Colby or Monterey Jack cheese (shredded or other cheese of choice)
- Plain crinkle cut potato chips (optional side for serving) Traditional!
Instructions
Make the Chili Sauce
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and red capsicum. Sauté until soft.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, mustard powder, and black pepper. Cook for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned.
- Stir in the tomato paste, canned crushed tomatoes, beef cubes, and water. Add salt to taste.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Prepare the Chili Dogs
- While the sauce simmers, cook the sausages according to package instructions, either grilling, steaming, or pan-frying.
- Once the sausages are ready, place them in hot dog buns and top each with a generous amount of chili sauce.
- Finish with chopped white onion, yellow mustard, and shredded cheese.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices according to your preference, especially the cayenne pepper for heat. For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with lentils or plant-based meat. Add some chopped jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice!