Hot Dog Chili Recipe
This hearty Hot Dog Chili is a flavorful, easy-to-make chili topping perfect for enhancing your hot dogs. Combining ground beef with a rich blend of spices and tomatoes, this recipe simmers gently to develop deep, savory flavors that complement casual cookouts and weeknight dinners alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 6 cups of chili, enough to top 8-10 hot dogs 1x
- Category: Sauce/Topping
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Meat and Aromatics
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Tomatoes and Sauces
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1–2 teaspoons white sugar (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Sauté meat and aromatics: In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic until the beef is browned and cooked through, breaking up the meat as it cooks to ensure even browning.
- Add tomatoes and spices: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sugar, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the chili: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens to a rich, hearty consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the hot dog chili sauce generously over cooked hot dogs and serve immediately for a delicious, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper and chili powder to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- The sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes; adjust according to taste.
- This chili can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a leaner option, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
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