Jeff'S Hot Dog Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (preferably 80/20 for juiciness)
• 1/2 pound ground pork (adds depth and tenderness)
• Optional: 1/4 cup beef broth (to enhance moisture if needed)
• Chili powder 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin 1 tablespoon
• Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
• Onion powder 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon
• Cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (for sweetness and texture)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (fresh flavor punch)
• 1 cup tomato sauce (provides moistness and tang)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (richness and concentrated tomato flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (umami boost)
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (classic hot dog tang)
• 1 teaspoon sugar (balances acidity)