Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, chopped and 1/2 cup reserved for topping
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 16 ounce can of tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • about 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet paprika
  • about 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • about 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 all-beef hot dogs
  • 8 soft hot dog buns
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion, reserved from above

Instruction

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Stir and cook until onions are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and garlic and use a wooden spoon to break the ground bed up as it cooks. Stir and sauté until the beef is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce, honey, and spices. Stir and bring to a simmer. Taste and season with more salt and spice as desired. Allow to simmer down to your desired thickness.
  • To assemble the chili dogs, boil hot dogs in simmer water until warmed through. Place into soft hot dog buns. Top with a heaping spoonful of warm chili, top with lots of shredded cheese and chopped onions.
  • Serve with fritos, pickles, and root beer.