Ingredients
1tbspcanola or corn oil
2slicessmoky bacon,finely chopped
1lbground beef sirloin
1½tbspancho chili powder
1½tspground instant espresso,or ground coffee
1small onion,finely chopped
2-3clovesgarlic,chopped
1jalapeno chili pepper,finely chopped
2tbsptomato paste
½cupbeer,room temperature
1cupbeef stock
2tbspmasa,or cornmeal
½cupred kidney beans,drained
12hot dogs,(beef or pork)
2cupscheese,shredded
1bagfritos corn chips,for topping
yellow mustard
onions,minced
jalapeno peppers,pickled
Preparation
In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Add the beef and brown well.
Add the chili powder, expresso (if using), season with salt and pepper, stir for about 1 minute.
Add onion, garlic, and fresh chili pepper and continue to cook until tender. Stir in tomato paste, cook for 1 minute.
Add the beer (if using) then stock, stir in masa or cornmeal and simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened. Add the kidney beans and heat through.
Heat the hotdogs on the grill or simmering water. Serve the dogs in toasted buns and top with cheese, chili, lots of fritos, mustard, oinions, and pickled jalepeños.
