This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ball Park. The opinions and text are all mine.  #FinestGrillathon

Topping your favorite hot dogs with this amazing chili will have your family singing your praises! These are the BEST Chili Cheese Dogs!

I am hanging on to summer as long as I can.  Yes, my kids started school yesterday, boo, but we can still pull the most out of the longer days and warm nights, right?  We use our grill multiple times per week, and I love coming up with new spins for our family favorites.

One thing we never tire of are hot dogs.  Whether you are enjoying with your favorite condiment, some sauerkraut or dressing them up with the best chili cheese we are grinning from ear to ear.

Of course any hot dog night starts with Ball Park Park’s Finest  franks.

This particular day, we selected the Slow Smoked Hickory.  They are packed with bold flavor all on their own – they are a premium beef hot dog that will instantly elevate any grilling experience! Best thing, I am pleased they are made with 100% beef and contain no artificial preservatives, no artificial flavors, colors or fillers, and no nitrates.

We grilled them up outside on my hubby’s prized grill.  I love my hot dogs just a little burnt, how about you?   While he was grilling I sat the table for the kids, they could choose from any and all of their favorite condiments, or the chili I made to make The Best Chili Cheese Dogs! I whipped some of the chili up while the kids were swimming, and the hubby was grilling.  It’s so easy to make, but packs a whole bunch of flavor!  We serve it up hot, over the shredded cheese so it gets all melty.

Remember a while back when I told you in a blog post about the contest for the Finest Grillathon, sponsored by The Food Network and Ball Park’ Park’s Finest hotdogs?  It was a live streamed event in New York City, where the Americans were attempting to beat the British for the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest grill-a-thon.  The American’s WON and beat the record held by the British of 30 hours, with a NEW World Record of 34 hours and 35 minutes! ‘Merica!

What a fun event!  Did you tune in?

May I suggest you have your own Grill – A – Thon this weekend, while we hang onto summer just a little while longer?  Grab the recipe for {the best} Chili Cheese Dogs below — watch your family smile!

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Yield: covers 10-12 hot dogs

{The Best} Chili Cheese Dogs

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Topping your favorite hot dogs with this amazing chili will have your family singing your praises! These are the BEST Chili Cheese Dogs!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• Salt & Pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can chili beans in sauce
• Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Add to it the paprika, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce. Stir. Add in tomato sauce and chili beans, simmer on low for 15 minutes.

Place hot dog in bun, sprinkle generously with cheese, spoon hot chili over the top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 157Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 513mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 15g

Nutrition isn't always accurate.

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ball Park. The opinions and text are all mine.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela