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Italian Chili Dogs

Zesty and satisfying, these Italian Chili Dogs are worth every messy bite—famous jumbo franks topped with spicy Toscano Ground Sausage chili… View More expand_more

Zesty and satisfying, these Italian Chili Dogs are worth every messy bite—famous jumbo franks topped with spicy Toscano Ground Sausage chili on a hot dog roll. Just be sure not to wear white!

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Italian Chili Dogs
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Total Time:
35 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
5 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageMild Toscano Ground Sausage
1 package
Carando Toscano Ground Sausage
1 package
1 package
Jumbo franks (or any hot dog)
1 package
5
Top-split hot dog rolls
5
1/2 cup
Water
1/2 cup
10 ounce
Tomato sauce
10 ounce
2 tablespoons
Chili powder
2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon
Calabrian chiles, chopped
1 teaspoon
2 teaspoons
Garlic powder
2 teaspoons
3 teaspoons
Onion powder
3 teaspoons
1 teaspoon
Dried oregano
1 teaspoon
2 tablespoons
Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons
1 cup
Yellow onion, julienned
1 cup
Brown mustard

Directions


  1. Place the sausage and water in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and using a potato masher, break up all clumps

  2. Add the tomato sauce, chili powder, Calabrian chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano and simmer, stirring often, until the mixture is cooked through and thickened. Reserve

  3. While the chili is cooking, heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and onions, and sauté until caramelized. Reserve

  4. While the chili and onions are cooking, prepare hot dogs according to package instructions

  5. To assemble, place one hot dog in each of the rolls. Top with brown mustard, onions, and chili

  6. Serve hot

Life is Delicious. Savor It.

Ingredients


1 package
Carando Toscano Ground Sausage
1 package
1 package
Jumbo franks (or any hot dog)
1 package
5
Top-split hot dog rolls
5
1/2 cup
Water
1/2 cup
10 ounce
Tomato sauce
10 ounce
2 tablespoons
Chili powder
2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon
Calabrian chiles, chopped
1 teaspoon
2 teaspoons
Garlic powder
2 teaspoons
3 teaspoons
Onion powder
3 teaspoons
1 teaspoon
Dried oregano
1 teaspoon
2 tablespoons
Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons
1 cup
Yellow onion, julienned
1 cup
Brown mustard

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