Foot Long Chili Dogs with the Works Recipe

Name: Foot Long Chili Dogs with the Works
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef; 2 cups chopped yellow onion; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (15-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, broken in pieces, with juices; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups water; 6 all-beef, foot-long hotdogs, cooked according to package directions; 6 foot-long hot dog buns, lightly toasted; Optional assorted garnishes: diced yellow onions, grated cheddar, sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, sweet or dill pickle relish, chiffonade of iceberg lettuce; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, broken in pieces, with juices
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups water
6 all-beef, foot-long hotdogs, cooked according to package directions
6 foot-long hot dog buns, lightly toasted
Optional assorted garnishes: diced yellow onions, grated cheddar, sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, sweet or dill pickle relish, chiffonade of iceberg lettuce
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["Make the chili: Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.", "Add the meat and stir with a long-handled wooden spoon to break up the pieces.", "Cook, stirring, until the meat is brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.", "Add the onion, garlic, chili powder, Essence, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.", "Add the squeezed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and water to the pot.", "Stir well and bring to a boil.", "Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the chili from sticking to the bottom of the pot.", "Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.", "Keep chili warm while you assemble the hot dogs.", "Place the hot dogs into the hot dog buns and spoon 1 cup of the hot chili over the length of the hot dog.", "Top with assorted garnishes to taste.", "Wrap in aluminum foil and/or butcher's paper if you intend to pass these for folks to enjoy at the ball park.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, 2 cups chopped yellow onion, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Foot Long Chili Dogs with the Works 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.

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Foot Long Chili Dogs with the Works

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