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Best Footlong Chili Cheese Coneys (Easy Homemade Recipe)


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  • Author: Evelyn Marcella Rivera
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 Coneys 1x

Description

This isn’t just any chili dog; this is the ultimate Footlong Chili Cheese Coneys recipe. We’re not just making chili; we’re building a deep, complex, and smoky homemade coney sauce. By combining two types of meat (ground chuck and chorizo) with a rich blend of chili powders, spices, and a secret ingredient (red ale!), we create a chili that’s worthy of its own trophy.


Ingredients

For the Chili:

  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil

  • 1 1/2 lbs Ground Chuck (80/20)

  • 1 lb Ground Chorizo

  • 1 large White Onion, diced

  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced

  • 1 can (28 oz) Crushed Tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup Beef Broth

  • 10 oz Red Ale Beer

  • 2 tsp Ancho Chili Powder

  • 2 tsp Chipotle Chili Powder

  • 2 tsp Regular Chili Powder

  • 1 1/2 tsp Pasilla Chili Powder

  • 1 1/2 tsp Mexican Chili Powder

  • 1 tbsp Cumin

  • 1 tsp Allspice

  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

  • To taste Salt and Pepper

For Assembly & Toppings:

  • 8-10 Footlong Angus Beef Franks

  • 8-10 Footlong Hotdog Buns

  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

  • 1 cup Crushed Fritos

  • Pickled Red Onions (For garnish, optional)


Instructions

  1. Brown the Meats: Place a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over direct, medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil. Once shimmering, add the ground chuck and ground chorizo. Cook, breaking the meat apart, until thoroughly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and set it aside.

  2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot (do not drain the fat), add the diced white onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, scraping up any browned bits.

  3. Combine and Bloom the Spices: Add the browned meat (and any juices) back into the pot. Add all the dry seasonings (all chili powders, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper). Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

  4. Simmer the Chili: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and the red ale beer. Stir everything together. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and let it simmer for at least 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the flavors have melded and the chili has thickened.

  5. Grill the Hotdogs: About 15 minutes before the chili is done, cook your hotdogs on a grill or in a hot skillet until charred and heated through.

  6. Toast the Buns: Toast the hotdog buns on the grill, under the broiler, or in a dry pan.

  7. Assemble Your Coneys: Load a grilled hotdog into each toasted footlong bun. Generously top with several large spoonfuls of the hot chorizo chili. Pile on the shredded cheddar cheese, followed by a crunchy sprinkle of crushed Fritos and pickled red onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Step 1 Tip: Don’t rush browning the meat! Getting a deep brown crust (the Maillard reaction) on the meat is the first layer of flavor.
  • Step 3 Tip: “Blooming” the dry spices in the hot fat releases their oil-soluble flavors and deepens their taste. This is a crucial step!
  • Step 6 Tip: This step is not optional! A good coney needs a sturdy, toasted bun to stand up to the chili.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Dinner, Game Day
  • Method: Simmering, Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Footlong Coney
  • Calories: 850 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 1900 mg
  • Fat: 50 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 140 mg