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Footlong Chili Cheese Coneys

James Brown
These Footlong Chili Cheese Coneys are loaded with grilled Angus beef hot dogs, homemade beef and chorizo chili, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese. 
Servings 4
Calories 1172 kcal
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lb 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80/20)
  • 1 lb Ground chorizo
  • 1 White onion diced
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Hotdog buns
  • Angus beef frank hotdogs
  • Crushed Fritos
  • 1 can 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup Beef broth
  • 10 oz Red ale beer

Chili Seasoning

  • 2 tsp Ancho chili
  • 2 tsp Chipotle chili
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Passila chili
  • 1 ½ tsp Mexican chili 
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Allspice
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Start off by placing a dutch oven over direct heat for cooking. Add avocado oil and then the ground chuck and chorizo. Cook the meat down till it is browned. Once browned remove and place in a bowl.
  • Toss in chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 4-6 minutes and then add the browned meat. Stir for a few minutes and add all of the dry seasoning and stir until it is all mixed well.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, red ale beer and stir it for a few minutes. Place the dutch oven on medium low heat (about 275-300 degrees F.) and put the lid on. Let it cook for about 1 hour and 30 mins, or until it is to your liking.
  • After the time has expired, add the pot of chili and grill the hotdogs. Once grilled, place them in a sheet pan and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Toast the hotdog buns.
  • Time to assemble, load each hotdog bun with the grilled hotdogs and then top with the chili, shredded cheddar cheese, crushed Fritos and pickled red onions.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 1172kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 60gFat: 79gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 217mgSodium: 2027mgPotassium: 1360mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2455IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 208mgIron: 11mg
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