Lunch: Bratwurst Chili Dog with onion and cheese

“Greek Style”

Hamburger & Hot dog Chili Sauce

2- Tbs. Cooking Oil

1- Medium Size Onion ( *Chopped Fine )

1- Clove Garlic minced finely.

1-½ Lb. Chopped Meat ( Ground Three Times if You Can Get It )

1-½- Tbs. Cumin Powder

2- Tbs. Oregano Powder (alternate = Dried / & Ground in mortar and pestle )

¼ -tsp. Cayenne Hot pepper

1- Tbs. Red Paprika (Hungarian Preferred) 

2- Tbs. Chili Powder (* Not the Hot )

1- Can Tomato Sauce ( 15 or 16 oz. size )

3- Cups Water* ( L@@Ks like a lot, but needed )

Salt & Pepper to Taste …. ( *I use Kosher Salt )

Brown Meat in Oil..with Onions till browned. (Drain off Excess Fat)

Add all the other ingredients ; Cook over low heat until thickened. ( I place it on a heat diffuser so the bottom won’t burn; even though it is on low flame.) 

* It takes a while to thicken, and patience is worth it with this recipe. ( Cheating, by adding less water is a No- No with this one) [Tried it, been there, and not a good idea] The flavors take time to meld and marry into the meat. Stir Frequently so as not to burn.

Enjoy! ……..[ Recipe.. From Jim & Tina’s Kitchen ]"

Someone asked me why it's called Greek chili since that us usually thought to refer to Cincinnati Chili.  Someone else told me "Usually called Texas Weiner sauce here in northwest NJ.  It is bottled and sold at many of the Greek run diners up here "