Hungarian Hot Dogs

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Mar. 02, 2022

Each American city dishes up hot dogs with its own combination of toppings. Toledo is no exception. We came up with a version of Tony Packo’s Hungarian hot dog, which is a citywide favorite in Toledo, Ohio. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Hungarian Hot Dogs

Yield:6 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:40 min

Ingredients

  • CHILI:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • HOT DOGS:
  • 1 package (14 ounces) smoked kielbasa links
  • 6 hot dog buns, split
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, yellow mustard and chopped onion
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in brown sugar and seasonings. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is almost evaporated, 25-30 minutes.
  2. Cook kielbasa according to package directions. Serve in buns with chili and, if desired, toppings.
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