Homemade Hot Dog Chilli

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I love American style food and it doesn't get much more American than a chilli dog. This is my quick and simple recipe for a great chilli to serve over good old fashioned hot dogs.

You will need:
1tsp vegetable (rapeseed) oil
500g mince beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1tbsp tomato puree
1tsp cumin
1tsp paprika
2tsp chilli powder
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1tsp worcestershire sauce
Pinch of salt and pepper

Method:
1. Add the oil to a fairly large, high sided frying pan and heat on a medium/high heat.
2. Add the beef to the pan and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, until it browns off, drain off any excess liquid this will stop the meat browning.
3. Add in the onions and cook for a further 2 - 3 minutes, until they start to soften.
4. Add in the garlic, turn the heat down and cook for about a minute.
5. Add in the tomato puree, cumin, paprika and chilli powder, stir through the mixture and allow to cook for about a minute.
6. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and worcestershire sauce, bring to the boil and allow the mixture to simmer gently for 30 minutes.
7. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes:
This recipe can be used to make quick and dirty sloppy joes. After simmering for 30 minutes, pour in a mixture of 1tsp of cornflour with 1tbsp of water and allow to simmer for a further 15 minutes to thicken. Once thickened serve over a burger bun with grated cheese.