As a kid you couldn’t have paid me (in cash or even Cabbage Patch dolls) to eat cole slaw. No way. Even now, I usually pass on that side dish. BUT. Several years ago, I finally tried my mom’s chili-and-coleslaw-dogs and WOW. Wow. If you haven’t tried that combination, it is time, my friend. And by the way — this picture only shows a little bit on there. I actually prefer to skip the bun altogether and just pile the chili and coleslaw on top of my dog, on a plate — eating with a knife and fork.
CHILI
2 lb. sirloin beef (90/10)
2 c. hot water from the tap (as hot as you can stand)
1 1/2 c.-ish ketchup
2 (heaping) Tbsp. chili powder
Mush all the beef and hot water together and really work it with your hands. Add ketchup until it’s fire red. Add chili powder. Simmer on medium (about a 4 on our gas stove) with the lid on until liquid is cooked out. This will take at least 30-45 minutes.
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COLESLAW
1 head cabbage
3 large carrots
1 1/2 – 2 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. sugar
salt & pepper to taste
Chop the whole head of cabbage with a food chopper or a knife. Leave it chunky or chop it fine — personal preference. We like a thicker/chunkier texture. Do the same with the carrots and add those to the chopped cabbage. The add mayo to desired consistency. Add the sugar and salt & pepper to taste.
that’s exactly how I make my hot dog chili (well, I don’t measure anything…). You can’t beat it!
Chili/Slaw dogs are classic Carolina food.
Becky just wanted to check on the amount of Mayo – here it is 1 1/2 to 2 Cups and in the cole slaw post it is 2 1/2 cups
I have the cabbage in the sink and about to shred the carrots
Hugs
Karen
Don’t you call them Mt. Airy dogs? (: When I first started hanging out with the Marion’s many years ago, I thought it was the weirdest thing in the whole world. I never would try them, and now Mt. Airy hot dogs are one of my favorite things. I ate several different dishes in North Carolina and they all had slaw and chili on them, and loved them all. Mel eats them with chopped up onions and tomatoes on top. I like the tomatoes , but not a big fan of the onions.
Fun post. It connects us, even if we haven’t met.
Diane
I find it interesting that almost one year ago to-the-date, you posted the exact same recipe! It must be good! Can’t wait to try it!
I tried these last night…..sooooooo yummy!!!!!
I grew up in North Carolina, and this is the way we at hot dogs…..hot dogs with chili and slaw, and mustard on both insides of the bun. Some folks put chopped onions on there, but not me. A hot dog, with chili and slaw, is the way a hot dog is supposed to be eaten (in my North Carolina mind…haha)
I will be trying these this week. Do you think ground turkey would work well with it?
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These are called West Virginia hot dogs in my world. My chili recipe is similar but calls for cumin:
1 C. catsup (maybe use some tomato sauce)
1 lb. hamburger
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 onion, finely chopped
water
Cook onion with hamburger until browned. Add catsup and all other ingredients. Cook slowly until heated throughout and liquid is cooked down.
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Hi, I’ve been friends with The Marion family for years and years. I hear you all are related? Small world, I’m a huge fan of your blog! In April of this year, I FINALLY tried Mt. Airys, after years of saying no thanks to the chili and slaw. Can I just say that it was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten? I’m happy to see your recipe and to learn of this shared connection.
Sounds good, but you need to add a little more zip to that slaw.
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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— Sauce –
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (real)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar (not the flavored stuff)
2 tablespoons brown mustard — French’s bold & spicy
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seafood seasoning
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1 head cabbage
2 large carrot — shredded
1 med red onion — sliced thin
1 large bell pepper — sliced paper-thin
Combine and whip sauce ingredients
Toss two 1# bags of tri-color coleslaw cabbage (the heck with shredding cabbage and carrots), red onion and sliced bell pepper in a large bowl. Stir in sauce. It’ll look a little dry until it sets.
Chill at least 4 hours