# Chili dog (from SAM THE COOKING GUY)

Video: [THE BEST CHILI DOG I’VE EVER MADE | SAM THE COOKING GUY 4K](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE) by [SAM THE COOKING GUY](https://www.youtube.com/@samthecookingguy).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.58 per serving, ~$16.73 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.42* per serving (69%) vs ordering out (~$18.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 5 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- about 1/3 of a lb bacon
- 1 lb ground beef
- about a teaspoon onion powder
- about a teaspoon garlic powder
- about a half a tablespoon chili powder
- big pinch kosher salt
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- couple of big tablespoons ketchup
- tablespoon Dijon mustard
- about a tablespoon chipotle peppers
- good splash Worcestershire sauce
- about a quarter of a cup beer
- 3 hot dogs
- tiny bit oil
- 3 brioche buns
- to coat mayonnaise
- to taste red onion
- to taste cheese

## Steps

1. [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=30s) Finely chop the bacon and add it to a cast-iron skillet.
2. [1:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=63s) Add the ground beef to the partially cooked bacon and break it up into very small pieces while browning.
3. [2:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=138s) Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and kosher salt.
4. [2:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=152s) Pour in tomato sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, minced chipotle peppers, and Worcestershire sauce, then mix well.
5. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=214s) Pour in a splash of beer and stir into the chili mixture.
6. [4:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=249s) Simmer the chili mixture for about 20 minutes until the moisture evaporates.
7. [5:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=305s) Slice small slits along the top of the hot dogs.
8. [5:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=324s) Cook the hot dogs on a hot oiled flat top until the slit areas open up.
9. [7:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=436s) Spread mayonnaise onto the split brioche buns.
10. [7:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=453s) Toast the mayonnaise-coated buns on the flat top until golden.
11. [8:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=497s) Place the cooked hot dogs into the toasted buns.
12. [8:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=503s) Finely dice red onion on the flat top.
13. [8:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=508s) Spoon the chili over the hot dogs.
14. [9:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=542s) Top with shredded cheese and use a torch to melt it.
15. [9:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1q_i76oSE&t=561s) Garnish with diced red onion and serve.

## Equipment

- cast-iron skillet
- wooden spatula
- slotted spoon
- flat top grill
- chef's knife
- culinary torch

## What the video didn't say

- servings count not stated
- total cooking time not precisely stated
- exact heat levels for skillet and flat top not specified

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