3tablespoonschili powder (chilli powder in British English)
¼teaspoonground cinnamon
1small squaredark chocolate
½teaspoonsalt
1 ½tablespoonpalm sugar
15ouncespinto beans - drained and rinsed
Topping Ingredients
½mediumyellow onion - finely chopped
1cupcheddar cheese - mild, finely shredded
Instructions
Place ground beef in a skillet and add 1/2 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until just browned, breaking meat up with the back of a wooden spoon as you go.
While ground beef is cooking, place olive oil and onions in a medium, heavy-bottomed pot (preferably cast iron or enamelled cast iron), and cook over medium heat until onions become translucent for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add salt, chili powder, cinnamon, chocolate, and palm sugar to the onion mixture and stir to coat. Then add tomatoes, beans, and beef with its juices.
Allow to simmer, covered, over medium-low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Heat hot dogs in the water, then place whole wheat buns and top with 1/3 cup of chili, chopped onions, and cheese.
This recipe makes enough chili to cover at least a dozen dogs.