Chili Cheese Dogs in the Slow Cooker or Oven

 

 

 

 

 

Chili Cheese Dogs in the Slow Cooker or Oven

 

Ingredients:

* 1 1/2 cups of minced hydrated onions – soaked & drained we used 3/4 cup, and yes use dry onions you’ve rehydrated by soaking in water for 10 minutes

* 1/2 cup of finely chopped CELERY secret ingredient….and the smaller the chop, the better….

* 1/4 cup of butter

* 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef/hamburger meat

* 3 TBsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice yes, only fresh

* 1 pkg. McCormick’s Mild Chili Seasoning

* 1 tsp. regular yellow jar mustard

* 29 oz. tomato sauce

* 1 1/2 TBsp worcestershire sauce

* 1 tsp. of salt

* 4 TBsp. of brown sugar

* for the dogs

* 1 package hot dogs

* Buns for hot dogs

* Colby Jack Cheese shredded

 

Instructions:

* Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat.

* Add the celery and onions and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

* In separate pan, brown the ground beef & drain the grease.

* Place in a large stock pot or slow cooker, add the onions and celery and all remaining ingredients and simmer for one hour or cook on low or warm for a few hours, like 3-4. *see note for further instructions*

* Place hot dogs in their buns, top with chili, then cheese and place under a broiler to melt.