Gourmet Chili Dogs

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the onions and garlic and saute 3 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, ground coriander and Mexican oregano. Bloom the spices for 1 minute.

Add the ground beef, a good pinch of salt and pepper and cook until beef is browned all over, 4 minutes.

Add the red wine and cook 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes, beans, green chiles, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, broth (or water) and another pinch of salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 3 hours.

Heat a grill to medium-high. Grill the sausage rings until plump and slightly charred all over, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cut each ring into 6 links.

Slice baguettes into hot dog lengths, then slice it lengthwise (as a bun would be sliced). Place a dog on the bottom half, top with loads of chili. Garnish with cheese, cilantro, onions . . . okay you know the drill. EAT UP!