This is one of my all-time favorite Atlanta eats: the chili slaw dog, in the style of the Varsity drive-in theater. That combination of crunchy cole slaw, crispy-skinned hot dog, and spice chili is the best in the world.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Grass-fed ground beef
- 1 1/2 tbsps chili powder
- 1 Vidalia onion, diced
- 2 Garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup beer (your own preference)
- 1/2 cup Water plus more if necessary
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 Small head of cabbage, rough chopped
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 Hot dogs (preferably Sabrett)
- 1/2 tsp canola oil
- 8 Top-loading hot dog buns
- yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup Diced Vidalia onion
Instructions
- Make the chili sauce: In a small saucepan, with the heat off, add the beef, chile powder, onion, garlic, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and beer. Stir to break up the beef. Add ½ cup water and stir again. Turn the heat on medium/high, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 20- 25 minutes (add remaining water if necessary).
- For the slaw: In a food processor, pulse the cabbage until finely chopped. Remove the blade and sprinkle salt and sugar onto the cabbage. Stir and let rest to draw the liquid out of the cabbage, 20 minutes.
- Assemble the dawg: Drain the liquid from the cabbage and add the mayonnaise. Stir, check for salt and set aside. In a skillet, over low heat, add canola oil and the hot dogs. Cook until warmed through with a crispy, crackly skin. Fill each bun with a hot dog, then a layer of mustard, then a layer of chili, then onion, then slaw. This order is important! Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 271 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 491 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 271 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg |
| Sodium | 491 mg |
Reviews
When I make these, people always comment that these are the best hot dogs. This is a regularly used recipe in my house!
These dogs are terrific and fun to make! It is amazing how the flavor profile is so different if you change the order of the build. We will make this recipe again and again. This chili recipe is good on pasta too!
OUTSTANDING!! Thanks!
This is the time old recipe. Just great.
What a great sounding recipe.. I would add red cabbage to the slaw… What a great way to celebrate Labor Day.. Thanks..
This is a West Virginia Slaw Dog! Served all over the state. I do plan to try this recipe on my husband who eats these dogs by 4 at a sitting to get his reaction. He is a WV boy and he grew up on these. He is only home every 35 days so I will make this as a surprise for him.
About to make them for labor Day
Easy, delicious, and pool day special
Made it 3 times now….delicious!