Homemade Chili Powder:

• 3 tsp smoked paprika (sub plain paprika)
• 3 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Chili Sauce:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red capsicum/bell pepper, finely chopped
• 500g/1 lb ground beef/beef mince
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 400g/14 oz canned crushed tomato
• 2 beef cubes
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 tsp cooking/kosher salt, plus more to taste

Chili Dogs:

• 6 good smoked sausages or hot dogs
• 6 hot dog buns
• 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
• Yellow mustard
• 2 cups Colby or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• Plain crinkle-cut potato chips (optional)