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The Classics: Chili Cheese Dogs

A delicious homemade chili on top of crispy hotdogs and sprinkled with cheese in a soft bun. A great lunch or dinner meal!
Servings 8 hot dogs with lots of leftover chili for later!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 poblano pepper diced
  • 1 Anaheim chili diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 pound boneless chuck roast diced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 2 teaspoons granulated onion
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 cups tomato sauce or purée
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 1 12 oz bottle beer (lager)
  • 2 cups beef or chicken stock
  • 1 15.5 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15.5 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns or rolls
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup scallions sliced
  • 1/4 cup white onion diced

Instructions

  • Place a heavy duty pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Sauté the onions and garlic, stirring often, until translucent and just beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Stir in the poblano pepper, Anaheim chili, jalapeño and red bell pepper. Stir and sauté for another 5 minutes to soften.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground sirloin, sausage and chuck roast separately, adding each to the pot of veggies once browned and crispy.
  • Stir everything together and cook for a minute or two. Add the beer and scrape the bottom of the pot, picking up the bits and pieces using a wooden spoon. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, stock, and beans. Lower the heat to low, cover and simmer until thickened, about 2 hours.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium and add a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the hot dogs until crispy and charred, turning often. Split the buns and fill with a hot dog, and topping each with chili, cheese, scallions and diced onion. Serve immediately.
  • Leftover chili can be stored in the fridge, for up to 5 days, and reheated on the stove. Enjoy!
Author: The Candid Appetite