Pal's Famous Chili Hot Dogs

Prep Steps

• 1 small white onion {do:dice}

The Chili

In a saucepan, combine...

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups water

Break the beef apart with your hands or a potato masher until no chunks remain, adding a splash more water if needed. Stir in...

• 8 oz tomato paste
• 1 tbsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Bring to a boil, then simmer until thick and saucy, about 30 minutes. The chili should be smooth, with no chunks. This makes about 3 cups, so you'll have extra for a second round.

Cook the Hot Dogs

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook until heated through, 4–5 minutes...

• 8 hot dogs, half pork and half beef

Build

Set each hot dog in one of...

• 8 hot dog buns

Line one side of each hot dog with...

• 1 small white onion, diced

Line the other side with...

• 1/4 cup yellow mustard

Spoon the chili over the top. For the real Pal's experience, wrap each hot dog in deli paper and microwave for 10–13 seconds before serving.