Hungarian Hot Dogs

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 40 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 chili dog: 477 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 937mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein.

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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