Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Finely Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Sweet Or Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 Tablespoon Mexican Oregano
  • 12 ounces, weight Organic Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cups Red Wine
  • 1 can (14.5 Oz.) Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 Oz) Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 Oz) Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1 can (4 Oz.) Diced Green Chiles
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 cups Broth Or Water
  • 2 pinches Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 2 pounds Polish Kielbasa Sausage Rings
  • 2 whole Artisan Baguettes, Split In Half
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves
  • 1/2 cups Diced Red Onion

Method

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high.
  • Add the onions and garlic and saute 3 minutes.
  • Add the crushed red pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander and Mexican oregano.
  • Bloom the spices for 1 minute.
  • Add the ground beef, a good pinch of salt and pepper and cook until beef is browned all over, 4 minutes.
  • Add the red wine and cook 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, beans, green chiles, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, broth (or water) and another pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 3 hours.
  • Heat a grill to medium-high.
  • Grill the sausage rings until plump and slightly charred all over, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and cut each ring into 6 links.
  • Slice baguettes into hot dog lengths, then slice it lengthwise (as a bun would be sliced).
  • Place a dog on the bottom half, top with loads of chili.
  • Garnish with cheese, cilantro, onions .
  • okay you know the drill.
  • EAT UP!