Ingredients for A W Chili Dog Copycat
- 8 frankfurters
- 8 hot dog buns
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion, plus more for topping
- Cheddar cheese, shredded, for topping
- 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Yellow mustard, for topping
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup beef broth
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How to Make A W Chili Dog Copycat
- In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the saucepan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- While the chili simmers, prepare your hot dogs according to package directions.
- Top each hot dog generously with the chili sauce and your favorite toppings (e.g., yellow mustard, chopped onions).
- Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade A&W chili dog experience!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
208 g
Sugar
158g
Fat
186g
Carbs
26g
