Gourmet Chili Dogs

• For the Chili
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika or 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
• 3/4 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup broth or 1/2 cup water
• coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
• For the Dogs
• 2 lbs all beef smoked sausage (or 6 links) or 2 lbs polish kielbasa (or 6 links)
• 6 ciabatta rolls (bun length crusty roll works best, if using longer lengths, cut to size) or 6 French baguettes, split in half and lightly brushed with olive oil (bun length crusty roll works best, if using longer lengths, cut to size)
• 1 - 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup finely diced red onion

1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the onions and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander and Mexican oregano. Bloom the spices for 1 minute.
2. Add the ground beef, salt and pepper; cook until browned all over, 4 minutes.
3. Add the red wine and cook 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes, beans, green chiles, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, broth or water and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer about an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and cook until thickened.
5. Heat grill to medium-high. Grill the sausages until plump and slightly charred all over, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cut into 6 links.
6. Grill rolls or baguettes until toasty. Place a dog on the bottom half, top with chili. Garnish with cheese, cilantro, red onion.

olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, red pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, sweet paprika, ground coriander, oregano, ground beef, red wine, tomatoes, pinto beans, kidney beans, green chilies, brown sugar, honey, balsamic vinegar, broth, salt, beef smoked sausage, ciabatta rolls, cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, red onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gourmet-chili-dogs-476073 (may not work)