wiggins hot dog chili
This is my version of the famous Wiggins Drive Inn hot dog chili, from Huntington WV. This is my go-to sauce, my favorite, and the one I have shared with more people than any other. I make it and divide into small packages (snack size Ziploc bags) and freeze. When needed pop a bag out heat up and BOOM. I cannot say enough good things about this sauce, it's even pretty good added to your favorite noodles or to a can of pinto beans for a fast chili. Hope you all enjoy as much as my friends and family do.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This hot dog chili is full of flavor and has a nice little bite to it. It takes a while for the chili to cook down and for the flavors to mingle but it is well worth the wait. Another thing we really love about this is blending it to a nice smooth consistency. It's great to smother hot dog in, but we think you'll be finding other ways to serve this (like on french fries!).
Ingredients
- 4 pounds good lean ground beef
- 1 large sweet onion chopped
- 2-6oz cans tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-46oz can tomato juice (large can)
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 teaspoons salt (adjust as needed)
- 6 - bay leaves
- 6 teaspoons chili powder
- 6 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar or splenda
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 32 ounces tomato sauce
How To Make wiggins hot dog chili
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Step 1In a large heavy pot, add chopped onions and hamburger, break up. Cook till hamburger is browned. -
Step 2Add remaining ingredients.
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Step 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook uncovered for 3-4 hours.
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Step 4Turn heat off and let sit for 15 min.
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Step 5Very important step....use stick mixer to break up sauce and make smoother, you do not want any lumps or chunks.
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