Hot Dog Chili

Pour water into a large stock pot.

Add the finely chopped onions to the water.

Add the ground beef to the pot. Use a spoon to break it up into fine crumbles.

Add salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to the pot.

Add sugar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, Texas Pete hot sauce, and spicy ketchup.

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

Cover the pot, bring the chili to a boil, and let it boil for 15 minutes.

Remove the lid and continue to boil for another 5 minutes, allowing some of the water to evaporate. Stir occasionally to prevent the meat from sticking.

Stir in the tomato paste until fully incorporated.

Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool completely. This will allow the grease to rise to the surface.

Once cooled, skim the layer of grease from the top of the chili.

For best results, refrigerate the chili for at least 24 hours. Reheat before serving. The chili will thicken significantly after cooling and reheating.