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 Recipes Test Kitchen

Hungarian Hot Dogs

Hungarian Hot Dogs
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yield
6 servings
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
- 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.
- 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.
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