🌶️ Ingredients:
👉 For the Chili:
🥩 1 lb (450g) ground beef
🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🍅 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
🫘 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained & rinsed
🥣 1 cup beef broth
🌶️ 2 tbsp chili powder
🌿 1 tsp cumin
🫑 ½ tsp paprika
🍃 ½ tsp dried oregano
🔥 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
🧂 Salt & pepper, to taste
👉 For the Coney:
🌭 8 beef hot dogs
🍞 8 hot dog buns
🧀 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
🧅 ½ cup chopped onions (optional)
🌶️ ¼ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
🍯 Mustard & ketchup, for serving (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions:
🔥 1. Make the Chili:
1️⃣ In a large pan, cook ground beef 🥩 over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Add chopped onion 🧅 & minced garlic 🧄, cooking until soft (~3-4 min).
3️⃣ Stir in tomato sauce 🍅, kidney beans 🫘, & beef broth 🥣.
4️⃣ Add chili powder 🌶️, cumin 🌿, paprika 🫑, oregano 🍃, cayenne 🔥, salt & pepper 🧂. Mix well!
5️⃣ Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick & flavorful.
🔥 2. Cook the Hot Dogs:
1️⃣ Preheat grill or stovetop to medium heat.
2️⃣ Cook hot dogs 🌭 for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until slightly browned.
3️⃣ Warm buns 🍞 on the grill or in the oven for extra softness.
🔥 3. Assemble the Chili Cheese Coneys:
1️⃣ Place hot dog 🌭 in a bun 🍞.
2️⃣ Spoon hot, flavorful chili 🌶️ over the top.
3️⃣ Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese 🧀.
4️⃣ Add onions 🧅 & jalapeños 🌶️ (optional but 🔥🔥🔥).
🔥 4. Serve & Enjoy!
👉 Drizzle with mustard & ketchup 🍯 (if desired).
👉 Serve with fries 🍟, coleslaw 🥗, or onion rings 🏆.
👉 Dig in & enjoy this ultimate comfort food! 🤤🌭🔥
💡 Tips:
✅ Make-Ahead: Chili can be stored 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer!
✅ Customize: Add hot sauce 🌶️, diced tomatoes 🍅, or relish 🥒 for extra flavor!
✅ Spicy or Mild? Adjust the cayenne pepper 🔥 to your taste!
