Ben's Chili Bowl-Inspired Half Smokes

Get ready to bring a taste of Washington D.C.'s iconic Ben’s Chili Bowl to your game day with these mouthwatering Half Smokes. Perfectly grilled sausages are paired with a rich, flavorful chili sauce and classic toppings, making for a delightful treat.

Ingredients

For the Chili Sauce:

• 🥩 2 lbs ground beef
• 🧅 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 🍅 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 🥣 2 cups beef broth
• 🍅 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 🌶️ 3 tbsp Uncle Dibbz Big Chili Style Seasoning
• 🥄 2 tbsp oil (for sautéing)
  For the Half-Smokes:
• 🌭 8 half-smoke sausages (pork and beef blend)
• 🌭 8 hot dog buns, steamed
  Toppings:
• 🧅 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 🌭 Yellow mustard

Instructions

Prepare the Chili Sauce:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
5. Stir in tomato paste and diced tomatoes (with juices). Mix well.
6. Sprinkle in Uncle Dibbz Big Chili Style Seasoning. Stir for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
7. Add beef broth, stir, and bring to a simmer.
8. Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Grill the Sausages:

1. Preheat a stovetop griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Place the sausages on the griddle and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing lightly to get a nice char.
3. Remove from the griddle and set aside.
   Steam the Buns:
4. Wrap hot dog buns in foil and place in a warm oven (200°F) for 5-7 minutes.
5. Alternatively, use a steaming basket on the stovetop to soften the buns.

Assemble the Chili Half-Smokes:

1. Place a grilled sausage in each steamed bun.
2. Top each sausage with chopped white onion.
3. Drizzle yellow mustard over the onions.
4. Ladle warm chili sauce generously on top, making sure it coats the sausage evenly.

Additional Information

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: 8 half-smokes
• Equipment: Large skillet, stovetop griddle or cast-iron skillet, foil or steaming basket

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of smoked paprika to the chili sauce.
• Ensure the sausages are not overcrowded on the griddle to achieve an even char.

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Ben's Chili Bowl-Inspired Half Smokes