Holiday Chili Dog Topping
Hearty sweet and savory holiday spiced chili topping for hot dogs
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INGREDIENTS
Chili Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 can 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans drained and rinsed.
Holiday Spice and Sweetness
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cloves optional
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce.
Seasoning and Finish
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- cayenne pepper to taste.
INSTRUCTIONS
Brown and Saute
- heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- add onion and cook until softened
- add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant
- add ground beef and cook until browned then drain excess fat if needed.
Simmer and Season
- stir in tomato paste and cook until it darkens slightly
- add crushed tomatoes beef broth and beans then stir to combine
- add chili powder cumin paprika cinnamon allspice cloves brown sugar and cranberry sauce then bring to a gentle simmer
- simmer uncovered stirring occasionally until thickened
- stir in vinegar and Worcestershire then taste and adjust salt pepper and cayenne
- rest 5 minutes before serving as a chili dog topping.
Notes
1. Use ground turkey or plant based crumbles instead of beef; Skip beans for a classic smoother hot dog chili; Add minced jalapeno for heat or extra cranberry sauce for sweeter holiday flavor; Make ahead and refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g