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Chili Dogs (Cincinnati, Ohio)

american-ohio-cincinnatichilidogsThis local favourite is perfect for game day, tailgates and potlucks.

1½ lbs ground beef
1 small yellow onions, chopped
2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
1½ tsp. baking cocoa
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. ground paprika
¼ tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
10 hot dogs

Garnish:
10 hot dog buns, split
cheddar cheese, shredded
1 small yellow onion, chopped

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ground beef, crumbling meat, until no longer pink; drain.

In a 3 qt slow cooker, combine beef with all ingredients except the hot dogs.

Cook, covered, on LOW for about 2 hours; add hot dogs. Continue cooking, covered, on LOW until heated through, about 2 hours longer.

Serve on buns; top with shredded cheese and chopped onions.

Makes 10 servings.