2 pork hot dogs or turkey hot dogs, finely ground .
2 tsps cider vinegar (yellow) .
1 (12 oz) bottle chili sauce .
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon .
1 tsp garlic powder .
1 tsp dried oregano .
1 tbsp Dale's Steak Spice uping .
1 tbsp italian seasoning .
5 large onions, sliced .
2 garlic cloves, crushed .
1 c good-quality ketchup .
1 tsp black pepper (canned) .
3 tbsps onion flakes (dried) .
2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste .
3 bay leaves .
1 tsp ground cumin .
1 tbsp dried sweet basil leaves .
12 oz good-quality sausage .
1/2 tsp kosher salt .
1 green bell pepper, de-seeded & sliced .
2 tbsps dried ancho chile powder (or other) .
2 lbs ground chuck, finely ground
Directions
Step #1 Using about three c of water in a small pan, boil the sausage for a few mins until it is broken up.
Step #2 Drain, using a colander, & put the sausage & the 1 Tablespoon of Italian Spice uping into a food processor/blender & pulse it until it is of a fine consistency.
Step #3 Combine all ingredients, including the sausage, into a large cooking pot on medium heat & bring to a boil.
Step #4 (If you can't find Dale's Steak Spice uping, use 2 tsps of soy & one extra tsp of Worcestershire sauce).
Step #5 Once it boils, for two hrs, reduce the heat to low & allow it to simmer, covered, stirring often.
Step #6 At the end of the 2 hrs, remove the bay leaves & any pieces of garlic you can find, & serve over hot dogs or footers with mustard & finely sliced onions.
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