Carolina'S Best Chili For Dogs, Burgers, And Fries

Name: Carolina'S Best Chili For Dogs, Burgers, And Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck; 1/2 medium onion (grated or finely chopped); 2 cups water (only to cover chuck); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard (more if you used less cider vinegar); 2 teaspoons cider vinegar (less if you used more mustard); 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1/2 medium onion (grated or finely chopped)
2 cups water (only to cover chuck)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons yellow mustard (more if you used less cider vinegar)
2 teaspoons cider vinegar (less if you used more mustard)
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

1
Start by breaking up the ground chuck into small pieces, and place into a medium sauce pan or pot. Cover with water, only to cover the meat. No need to drown it! Add minced or small diced onion. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium/low. Let simmer until meat is very fine. Hint: Sometimes I use a potato masher to help break it up and make it finer. Drain chuck over another bowl. KEEP THE LIQUID! You may want to add some later to make the chili thinner.
2
Add the meat back to the sauce pan/pot, and add the rest of the ingredients.
3
PLEASE REMEMBER to add more or less of each ingredient to tweak recipe to your tastebuds! This is YOUR recipe, you really can't mess it up!
4
Simmer on LOW for as long as you like, adding liquid from drained chuck, and/or other ingredients if desired. The longer you simmer, the more flavorful your chili becomes.
5
Double or Triple your recipe. Store in freezer bags or microwavel containers.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, 1/2 medium onion (grated or finely chopped), 2 cups water (only to cover chuck), 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Carolina'S Best Chili For Dogs, Burgers, And Fries falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!