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.
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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 For wiggins hot dog chili
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4 lbgood lean ground beef
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1 lgsweet onion chopped
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2-6oz cantomato paste
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1 tspgarlic powder
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1-46oz cantomato juice (large can)
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2 tspblack pepper
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4 tspsalt (adjust as needed)
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6bay leaves
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6 tspchili powder
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6 tsppaprika
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2 tspapple cider vinegar
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1/2 csugar or splenda
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1 Tbspred pepper flakes
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32 oztomato sauce
How To Make wiggins hot dog chili
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1In a large heavy pot, add chopped onions and hamburger, break up. Cook till hamburger is browned. -
2Add remaining ingredients.
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3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook uncovered for 3-4 hours.
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4Turn heat off and let sit for 15 min.
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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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