Reviewed: May 7, 2012

this recipe is really good. it was a hit with the whole family. However i did have to modify it a bit. I added a Tbsp each of garlic and onion powder, and about the same with Mustard. But i was told to keep this recipe because they all want it again!

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CRW

Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2012

If you're expecting chili, its not - but this is a really terrific hot dog sauce!!! I did saute some onion and garlic and added that - I will definitely make again!!!

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Bakin' Me Crazy!

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Boylston, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2012

I made this today according to the recipe and it was very bland. After I tasted it, I added a few ingredients to give it the taste I had expected, based off of another recipe I looked up on the Internet today. . I added Worcestshire sauce, white vinegar, dry mustard, additional chili powder, garlic, and dehydrated onion. All of this I added a little at a time, tasting after each addition. I also browned the beef before adding anything. Sorry to give it such a low rating, but the recipe, as is, is missing something & required too much "doctoring."

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FLAME673

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2012

i made this chilli for our hotdog dinner tonite...soooo good...perfect consistancy and flavor...i added a few drops of hot sauce in place of the crushed red pepper...this recipe is a keeper!!

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rebeccawparks

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Ridgeway, Virginia, USA

Living In: Kernersville, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2012

This was just like the hotdog sauces found in my home town and surrounding area. I added a little more red pepper and chili powder because I like it spicy. Will definitely make again and again!

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MEGBAUM

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Ashland, Kentucky, USA

Living In: Phenix City, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2011

One of the best base recipes for hour dog chili. I put minced onions and green peppers in with ground beef while browning. Also used a lot more chili powder (not sure how much, just added until it tasted the way I wanted). Being a WV girl though I loved the final product! Paired with Grandma's Sweet Slaw found on this site it get much better!!

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NannaInWV

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2011

Not enough sauce in this sauce as written. Had to use a whole can of tomato sauce instead of 1/2 cup and it needed more. I added probably 3 tablespoons of chili powder and 1 tsp of dried minced garlic. It was still bland but that is okay for a chili sauce. Without the extra sauce and chili powder it would be just like topping your hot dog with ground beef. I probably will not make again as it seems a waste of 2 1/2 pounds of hamburger.

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texaspixie

Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2011

The first time I made this recipe, it was dry. I reread the recipe and it never said, "brown the beef" nor "cook the beef" - it only said "crumble the beef." So I figured the raw beef simmered in the liquid. After 90 minutes, it's still raw. Going back to my original assumption of browning the beef then simmering it in the sauce, this recipe is dry and sauceless. If you like beef on your hot dog, give it a try. If you like "hot dog sauce" pass it over and save your 2.5 lbs of beef for another recipe.

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CHICKEYMOMMA

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Summerville, South Carolina, USA

Living In: Lugoff, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2011

This is what hot dog sauce is in WV. Of course there is a lot of variations, mine included onion powder, garlic powder, cumin seed and chipotle chili powder. Throw some chopped onions and some habanero cheese in the mix and you got yourself a dog with a kick!

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Gman

Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2011

Very good recipie...I live in WV and happened across this looking for a good chili recipie! I cooked the meat and then put it in a blender to make it very, very finely chopped and it was a great texture! I have served it at 2 cookouts and gotten rave reviews both times!

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