But it isn't the actual "dog" that makes them special — it's the toppings. From ketchup and mustard to sauerkraut and Cincinnati chili ... spice-filled Greek hot dog sauce on top.

Greek hot dog sauce is made with ground meat (the fattier ... different from what most Americans think of when we imagine chili recipes. In addition to the more expected cumin and cayenne pepper ...

Its exact history isn't known, but the legend goes that the recipe was invented by Greek immigrants ... as a dressed-up chili dog though, because neither version's sauce includes beans.