Wild Bill's Hot Dog Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion
• chopped
• 4 pounds ground grass-fed beef
• 8 teaspoons chili powder
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• Pinch saffron
• 20 cooked hot dogs in buns

Instructions

1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and onions, stirring often until softened.
2. Add the beef and brown, pouring off the excess fat if desired.
3. Stir in 1 cup water, the chili powder, cumin and salt.
4. Add another cup water and mix thoroughly.
5. Cook on medium-high for 30 minutes, then add the saffron.
6. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the sauce is reduced and thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
7. Cover and let cool to room temperature and then blend thoroughly in a food processor.
8. Top the hot dogs with the chili and serve.
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