Jun 09 2026
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Open-faced Chili Dog Recipe

Inspired by Pumphouse
Time45m
Serves4

A quarter-pound all beef frank topped with house-made chili and cheddar cheese. Served with waffle fries

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Ingredients

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For the Chili

For the Dogs

Method

For the Chili

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the Vegetables

    Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mix in the Sauce

    Stir in the tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and water. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Chili

    Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

For the Dogs

  1. 5

    Prepare the Waffle Fries

    Cook the waffle fries according to the package instructions until crispy and golden brown.

  2. 6

    Cook the Franks

    While the fries are cooking, grill or pan-fry the all-beef franks over medium heat until heated through and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 7

    Assemble the Chili Dogs

    Place each frank on a plate, spoon a generous amount of the house-made chili over each frank, and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Serve the open-faced chili dogs alongside a serving of crispy waffle fries.

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