A and W Chili Dogs Secret Recipe

A&W is a legend in root beer. A division of fast-food giant YUM! Brands, A&W All-American Food Restaurants is best known for its branded draft root beer and drive-in service. The company operates and franchises almost 700 quick-service restaurants in the US and 14 other countries offering hamburgers, hot dogs, onion rings, and fries, along with its signature root beer. In addition to its traditional drive-up format, the chain includes food court and co-branded locations. A&W traces its roots back to a California root beer stand business started by Roy Allen in 1919.

A&W Chili Dogs Recipe

Ingredients :

• 1 Sabrett brand 2 ounce beef frankfurter (7½" long)
• 1 regular hot dog roll
• 3 Tablespoons A&W Coney Island Sauce (see recipe below)
• 1 Tablespoon chopped white onion
• 1/2 Tablespoon Kraft shredded mild cheddar cheese (optional)
• A&W Coney Island Chili Dog Sauce
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 six ounce can Hunts tomato paste
• 1 Cup water
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1 Tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
• 1 Tablespoon dried, minced onion
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (heaping)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  

Instructions :

Making the Chili Dog Sauce:

1. In a 2 qt. saucepan, brown the ground chuck, breaking into very small pieces. Salt and pepper lightly while cooking. Do not drain the fat.
2. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, 30−45 minutes until it thickens. Stir occasionally.
3. Allow to cool, cover, and refrigerate until "Dog−Time". You'll be microwaving what you need later.
   

Cooking your A&W Chili Dog

1. Bring a 2 qt. saucepan of water to a rolling boil.
2. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and add the desired number of frankfurters to the water. Cover and let sit about 10 minutes.
3. After the franks are done, microwave the chili dog sauce until steaming. (Only microwave what you need, save the rest) Then microwave each hot dog roll 10 seconds. Just enough to warm.