INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
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2 cups chopped yellow onion
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2 tablespoons minced garlic
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (15-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, broken in pieces, with juices
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3 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 teaspoon sugar
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2 cups water
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6 all-beef, foot-long hotdogs, cooked according to package directions
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6 foot-long hot dog buns, lightly toasted
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Optional assorted garnishes: diced yellow onions, grated cheddar, sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, sweet or dill pickle relish, chiffonade of iceberg lettuce
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Emeril's Essence Bayou Blast
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2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
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2 tablespoons salt
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2 tablespoons garlic powder
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1 tablespoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon dried thyme