Texas Chuck Wagon Chili Dogs

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   To make the chili: wash and pick over beans; put in a bowl and soak in water to cover overnight.

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   Next day, drain and rinse the beans and put them in a pot with 1 1/2 cans of the beef broth; bring to a boil; decrease heat and simmer the beans for 1 hour.

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   In a medium pot, brown the ground beef; drain off all the fat.

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   Melt the butter in a medium skillet; saute the onion over low heat until it is soft and transparent.

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   Add in the garlic; saute for 1 minute.

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   Add the onion mixture and tomato paste, chili powder, salt, water, crushed tomatoes w/ puree, ground marjoram, red pepper flakes, and cayenne to the beef mixture; mix well.

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   Simmer the chili over low heat, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 3 hours or until the beans are tender and the flavors are melded.

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   If the mixture becomes too thick, add a bit more water or beef broth.

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   Assemble: place hot dogs in buns, top with chili, cheese, and onion.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.