Almost Deerhead Chili Dogs

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 3 lbs ground beef (80% lean)
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup chili powder, plus
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 cup plain yellow mustard
• 1 large onion, chopped
• hot dog, split almost in half and grilled
• hot dog bun, toasted
• plain yellow mustard
• grated cheddar cheese
• chopped onion

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, brown the ground beef and the two chopped onions, stirring frequently to ensure the beef is broken up; drain.
• 2 add the remaining chili ingredients except the remaining chopped onion, mixing well.
• 3 simmer over low heat for 1 hour and 45 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 4 add remaining onion to the sauce and simmer an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally (chili freezes well for up to 3 months).
• 5 assembly--place grilled hot dogs in toasted buns and top with mustard, chili, cheese, and onion.
• 6 serve immediately.