5 TIPS TO UPGRADE CANNED CHILI! EASY CHILI-DOG RECIPE

📺 You’re Making Canned Chili WRONG (Here’s How to Fix It) | 5 Chili Hacks for Next-Level Hot Dogs 🌭🔥
Tired of boring canned chili ruining your dogs? Say no more, hot dog homies — I’m dropping 5 easy chili hacks to take that Hormel (or any canned chili) from meh to mouth-melting magic. This ain’t your grandma’s chili (unless she kicks serious flavor butt). We’re sautéing, spicing, thickening, brightening, and topping like pros — and the results speak for themselves.

Whether you’re hosting a cookout or just vibin’ solo on your couch with a chili dog in hand, this episode will change the way you look at that sad little can forever.

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🔥 WATCH TILL THE END to see the final chili dog build and our favorite way to “Slappa Da Dog™.”

🧪 THE 5 CHILI HACKS:
1. Sauté Aromatics (Flavor Base)
– 2 tbsp diced onion
– 1 tbsp finely diced jalapeño
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– Sauté in neutral oil until golden and translucent, then stir into warmed canned chili.

2. Spice It Up
– 1/4 tsp cumin
– 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
– Pinch of cayenne (optional)
– Stir into chili to bring depth, warmth, and heat.

3. Add Ground Beef
– 1/4 cup 80/20 ground beef
– Salt + pepper to taste
– Brown in a separate pan and stir into chili to boost richness, texture, and meatiness.

4. Brighten with Heat, Sweet & Acid
– 1/2 tsp brown sugar
– 1 tsp hot sauce
– Juice of 1/2 a lime
– Adds balance, brightness, and a little zing to the chili.

5. Top Like a Legend
– Finely diced raw onion
– Shredded cheddar cheese
– Yellow mustard (classic squiggle)
– Thinly sliced jalapeños for garnish
– Build your hot dog, spoon on the chili, and finish with your toppings for the perfect bite.

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