New york system chili-dog topping

8 Chili dogs

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1smallOnion
1Garlic clove
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1poundsLean ground chuck
½cupBeef broth
1tablespoonSoy sauce (preferably
Kikkoman)
2teaspoonsChili powder
1teaspoonAllspice
1teaspoonGround cumin
½teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper
½teaspoonNutmeg
½teaspoonCelery salt
¼teaspoonGround ginger

Directions

Finely chop enough onion to measure ½ cup and mince garlic.

In a large skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is softened.

Add beef to skillet and cook, stirring, until browned. Spoon off any excess oil from skillet and stir in remaining ingredients.

Simmer mixture over moderate heat until almost all liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.

Transfer mixture to a food processor and pulse about 5 times, or just until meat is finely ground.

Serve sauce on hot dogs over mustard and raw onions. Makes about 2 cups, enough for 8 to 10 chili dogs. Typed in MMFormat by cjhartlin@... Source: Gourmet Magazine June 1999 Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #13 by cjhartlin@... on Jun 23, 1999