Description
Homemade Hot Dog Chili is a flavorful and hearty topping that will elevate your hot dog experience to new heights. This easy-to-make chili combines lean ground beef with a rich blend of spices, creating a savory sauce that complements classic hot dogs and gourmet variations alike. Perfect for picnics, tailgating, or family gatherings, this crowd-pleasing recipe serves eight, making it an ideal choice for feeding friends and family. Whether you’re piling it high on hot dogs, using it to create chili cheese fries, or layering it on nachos, this delicious chili is sure to impress. Plus, its customizable nature means you can adjust the spice levels to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups water
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with water until fully cooked.
- Add tomato sauce, ketchup, and spices; stir to combine.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg