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.
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