Ingredient List
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3-4 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 8 oz tomato paste
  • 8 hot dogs 50% pork and 50% beef
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • 1 small white onion
  • mustard

Pal's Famous Chili Hot Dogs

Prep
30M
Cook
5M
Total
35M
Skill
Easy
Yield
8 servings
CUISINE
American
Pal's Famous Chili Hot Dogs
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Add to a sauce pan...

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3-4 cups water

With your hands, break apart ground beef into the water until no chunks of meat remain. Then mix in...

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 8 oz tomato paste

Bring to a boil and simmer for around 30 minutes until reduced to a nice chili sauce consistency.

Prepare to serve with...

  • 8 hot dogs 50% pork and 50% beef, boiled
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • mustard

Place a hot dog into a bun and line the left side with diced onions, the right side with mustard, and then chili on top.

For the real Pal's fast food experience, wrap hot dog in deli paper and microwave for 10-13 seconds, and serve.

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My first real job was at a small restaurant called Pal's. They were famous for their quality food and signature delicious chili. While this recipe may not be the exact Pal's chili recipe (that is a closely guarded secret), I found that this recipe comes extremely close to the real deal. Enjoy!
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