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Best Chili Cheese Dog

This is hands down the best chili cheese dog recipe ever. Chili made from scratch and seasoned to perfection with beef franks grilled just right, you'll thank us later, enjoy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Lunch, sandwich, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Lbs ground beef 80/20
  • 1 pkg quality beef franks
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 diced onion divided
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 4 oz. Colby Jack cheese shredded
  • Brioche Buns

Method
 

  1. In a large pot add1 Tbsp Olive Oil over Medium heat.
  2. Add half of the diced onions and saute for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground beef.
  5. Bring temperature to a medium high heat. Brown beef and drain.
  6. Return beef back to the pot.
  7. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, stock, Chill powder, cumin, ginger, salt and pepper. Combine well then bring to a simmer.
  8. Cut 3-4 small diagonal cuts in your franks to provide even grilling and they just look good that way.
  9. Grill or pan sear with a bit of oil a couple minutes per side until browned and done.
  10. Place franks in Brioche Buns. Ladle a portion of chili followed by diced onions if desired and then your shredded cheese.
  11. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes (watching closely so they come out just right). That's it!

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