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hot dog on the round

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Wanda Lemons
@wlemons
Brownwood, TX

My sister and I made this up when we were teens working at a local drive-in. I still love them!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

A unique way to serve chili dogs! The flavorful homemade chili is nice and thick. Cutting the hot dogs and cooking them to where they are crisp outside and tender and juicy inside makes for an amazing hot dog. We dressed this like we would a chili cheese hot dog and hamburger. Super easy to make, it's a fun meal for the family.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For hot dog on the round

  • 1 lb
    hamburger meat
  • 2 sm
    onions, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped garlic
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 8 oz
    tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 c
    ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 1 pkg
    weiners
  • 4 - 6
    hamburger buns
  • 8 oz
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • garnishes as desired (pickles, relish, etc)

How To Make hot dog on the round

Test Kitchen Tips
We cut the hot dogs in half lengthwise and horizontally, so there were 4 pieces per hot dog.
  • Brown hamburger meat, garlic, onion and cumin.
    1
    First, make the chili. I cook 1 lb of hamburger meat, 1 Tbsp chopped garlic, 2 small chopped onions, and 1 Tbsp cumin in a cast iron skillet.
  • Add tomato sauce, water, chili powder, ketchup, sugar, and salt.
    2
    Drain the grease. Add 8 oz tomato sauce, about 1/2 cup water, 2 Tbsp chili powder, ketchup to taste (about 1 cup for me), 1 Tbsp sugar, and 1 pinch of salt.
  • Let simmer.
    3
    Let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Slice the hot dogs.
    4
    While chili is cooking, take a package of weiners and slice each one longways down the middle. Fry in hot oil and let them curl up.
  • Brown the hamburger buns.
    5
    Brown hamburger buns in a skillet.
  • Add hot dogs and condiments to the bun.
    6
    Assemble the hot dogs. I like mine with mustard, about 3 slices of weiners (they fit perfectly curled up).
  • Top with chili and cheese.
    7
    Top with chili, cheese, and what other toppings you like. Yum yum!
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