EASY CHILLI CHEESE DOGS

INGREDIENTS:

4 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 lb lean ground beef
1 can tomato sauce
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1-1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)
kosher salt, to taste
4 all-beef hot dogs
4 hot dog rolls
butter, for toasting the rolls
sour cream, for topping
jalapeño, thinly sliced, for topping
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

PREPARATION:

When ready to cook start the Traeger according to grill instructions. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F and preheat, lid closed 10-15 minutes.
Put the bacon in a saucepan and cook on the Traeger for about 20 minutes or until the fat is rendered. Pour out all of the bacon grease except for 1 tablespoon.
Add in the chopped onion and cook until they’re translucent, about 5 more minutes. Add the ground beef and minced garlic and cook until the ground beef is brown, breaking the meat up with a spoon and stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes more.
Drain off most of the grease, return to heat and add tomato paste. Cook 2-3 minutes until the color turns from bright red to rust.
Add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper …