"Use the secrets Todd Wilbur learned to create a perfect copy of this thick, flavorful chili. Douse it on your favorite hot dogs to mimic the famous Midwest version...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound 80/20 ground beef (20% fat)
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3 tablespoons beef tallow (rendered beef fat - see Tidbits)
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 cups water
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1 cup beef bouillon (from 1 Knorr extra-large cube dissolved in water - see Tidbits)
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1/4 cup cracker meal (crushed unsalted soda crackers - see Tidbits)
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4 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic power
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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8 natural-casing beef hot dogs
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8 soft white hot dog buns
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Yellow mustard
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Chopped sweet Vidalia onion