Best 7 Authentic Midwestern Hot Dog Chili Hot Dog Sauce Recipes

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In the culinary landscape of the American Midwest, few dishes hold a more prominent place than the iconic hot dog chili. This savory, meaty sauce is a staple of regional cookouts, sporting events, and casual gatherings. Its bold flavor and versatility have earned it a dedicated following, with countless variations existing across the region. From the classic Cincinnati-style chili, known for its rich and spicy blend of spices, to the hearty and flavorful Michigan-style chili, each rendition offers a unique taste of Midwestern culinary heritage. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety texture or a chunky, meaty bite, there's a Midwestern hot dog chili recipe out there to satisfy every palate. So fire up the grill, gather your friends and family, and embark on a culinary journey through the heartland of America, one delicious hot dog chili at a time.

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JULIA'S SOUTHERN HOT DOG CHILI SAUCE



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Delicious Southern style hot dog chili sauce is the perfect topping for hot dogs. Everyone enjoys my signature recipe for hot dog chili and I know you will too.

Provided by Julia Jordan

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1.5 lbs Ground Beef
1/8 c Ketchup
1 tsp Hot Sauce
½ Medium Onion Minced (Keep the other half as a condiment for the Hot Dogs)
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Onion Powder
½ tsp Worcestershire Sauce
¼ c Beer (optional)
3-4 c Water
½ tsp Paprika
Pinch Sugar
2 tbs Chili Powder
2 tbs Tomato Paste

Steps:

  • Cover the ground beef with water and break up the meat completely. Next, add the beer (if using), diced onion, Worcestershire, ketchup, hot sauce sauce and spices and start on Medium High to bring to a rapid boil.
  • Reduce and simmer. You can cook it down faster if needed on a higher temperature, just until most water is reduced. Stir occasionally.
  • When water is reduced, add tomato paste to thicken. Stir to incorporate.
  • Serve as a hot dog topping.
  • Leftover chili sauce freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 24 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize about a tablespoon, Sodium 153 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat

HOT DOG CHILI



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Quick and easy hot dog chili recipe. Great for hot dogs and hamburgers, or just chili dogs with cheese.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Side dish

Time 35m

Yield Varies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-lb of Ground Beef
1/2 cup Water
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1/4 cup Ketchup
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in sauce pot over Medium heat.
  • Crumble the beef as it begins to cook.
  • Cook beef until browned. Drain and discard any grease.
  • Add the water.
  • Add the salt.
  • Add the black pepper.
  • Add the chili powder
  • Add ketchup.
  • Stir and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Add sugar.
  • Add vinegar.
  • Stir again and let cook until chili reaches desired thickness.
  • Enjoy!

HOT DOG CHILI SAUCE



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This recipe makes a wonderful chili sauce for hot dogs. Just place a grilled hot dog in a bun and top with chili, grated Cheddar cheese, and diced onions. Serve immediately. If halving this recipe, cover the pot for half of the two hour simmer.

Provided by JRich664

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
2 (14.5 ounce) cans reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with puree
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add beef broth to ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes with puree, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper into ground beef mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is very thick, about 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 248.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

HEAVENLY HOT DOG SAUCE



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This is my family's favorite hotdog sauce. It originates from West Virginia. We like it with a bite, but you can adjust it to your taste. We top the hotdogs with ketchup, mustard, the hotdog sauce, and finally some chopped onions...YUM! This recipe makes enough for freezing and using later.

Provided by LEMASTERS16

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup water
½ cup tomato sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Steps:

  • Crumble ground beef into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in water, and mash ground beef thoroughly with a potato masher. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, sugar, and chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, 60 to 90 minutes, until the sauce reaches a medium consistency that is not too soupy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 490.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

HOT DOG CHILI



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This sweet, tangy, and zesty hot dog chili sauce is the perfect topping to turn regular hot dogs into the best chili dogs!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb. lean ground beef ((I used 90% lean))
1 onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
⅓ cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
For serving: cooked hot dogs, hot dog buns, grated cheddar cheese, diced onion, pickle relish, mustard

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is soft (about 7-10 minutes). Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat into very small pieces as it cooks. Add minced garlic and continuing cooking and stirring for 1 more minute.
  • Add water, tomato sauce, ketchup, paprika, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes (or until chili thickens slightly).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 cup, Calories 72.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Protein 6.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Sodium 397.9 mg, Fiber 0.4 g, Sugar 4.1 g

CHILI DOG SAUCE



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This big batch of sauce disappears quickly. Why not put some sauce into pretty jars and take it to your next cookout? You're sure to be the hit of the barbecue.- Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h55m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 pounds ground beef
3 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bottle (28 ounces) ketchup
1/4 cup chili powder
Hot dogs, heated
Hot dog buns, split
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onions, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in ketchup and chili powder. Simmer, uncovered, for 2-1/2 hours or until thick and bubbly, stirring occasionally. , Serve over hot dogs in buns; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

AUTHENTIC MIDWESTERN HOT DOG CHILI - HOT DOG SAUCE



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From my Gram to your kitchen! This is the REAL deal. This chili freezes very well for later use. If using fatty ground beef, the chili can be made in advance and refrigerated in order to lift fat from top before reheating.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h5m

Yield 4 cups, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 quart water, cold
4 small onions, minced
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 teaspoons cumin
5 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ounce chocolate, dark

Steps:

  • Add raw beef to cold water and stir until beef separates to a fine texture.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Stir and simmer uncovered for at least 3 hours.
  • At the beginning of the last hour, pan may be covered after desired consistency is reached.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.5, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 252.7, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 10.7

Tips:

  • Use a variety of meats to create a flavorful chili. Ground beef, pork, and sausage are all popular choices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili powder, cumin, and paprika are all classic choices, but you can also add in some cayenne pepper, chipotle powder, or smoked paprika for a little extra heat and flavor.
  • Let the chili simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Shredded cheese, diced onions, sour cream, and jalapeños are all popular choices.
  • If you want to make a vegetarian chili, you can substitute beans or lentils for the meat.

Conclusion:

This authentic Midwestern hot dog chili recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, this chili is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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