Best 20 Hot Dog Chili Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty and flavorful world of homemade hot dog chili, a classic American dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. With various recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect chili that suits your preferences. From a traditional chili con carne with ground beef and beans to a vegetarian chili packed with colorful vegetables, each recipe offers a unique blend of spices and textures. Whether you prefer a mild, medium, or spicy chili, these recipes provide customizable heat levels to cater to every palate. Get ready to elevate your next hot dog or chili dog experience with these delectable homemade chili creations.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

JEFF'S HOT DOG CHILI



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A really good chili sauce like I had as a kid. This took me many years to get the ingredients just right. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by orion3

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
⅓ cup water
½ (10 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup ketchup
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large saucepan with water and mash the beef with a potato masher to break apart. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until the chili has thickened slightly and the beef is fully cooked, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 47.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 594.7 mg, Sugar 6 g

CONEY ISLAND HOT DOG CHILI SAUCE



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This recipe is quick and easy. Only have to simmer for 30 minutes! It started as a very saucy Coney Island hot dog sauce. I prefer a meatier chili sauce, but if you prefer it saucy with less meat, reduce ground round to 1/2 pound meat.

Provided by OLIVIAC15163

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ pound ground round
3 cups water
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup sweet pickle relish
½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
4 teaspoons chili powder, or more to taste
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons white sugar

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 water, tomato paste, pickle relish, onion, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, salt, and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 916.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

COPY CAT DAIRY QUEEN HOT DOG CHILI



Copy Cat Dairy Queen Hot Dog Chili image

I found this recipe on pinterest and it is delicious my family all liked and said not to lose the recipe so I have to put it here

Provided by memaw 2

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb gd chuck (i used gd turkey)
1/4 cup chopped onion
23 ounces tomato juice
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
optional 2 t barbecue sauce
optional sprinkle cornmeal

Steps:

  • brown ground meat and onion add remaining ingredients simmer until your preferred thickness. you can add the corn meal to thicken a little if you like.

AWESOME HOT DOG CHILI SAUCE



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Make and share this Awesome Hot Dog Chili Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by busy mom

Categories     Meat

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb hamburger
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in pan.
  • Do not cook hamburger first.
  • Cook all at the same time.
  • it makes for a smoother sauce.
  • Cook down for 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.
  • I enjoy mine with yellow mustard and onions.

FAMOUS BUTLER HOT DOG SHOPPE CHILI SAUCE



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This recipe is supposed to be the same as the famous Butler Hot Dog Shop. To get the full effect grill the hot dogs and steam the buns, then top with the chili sauce pickle and onion to get that "just like the hot dog shop taste" It's also great on fries.

Provided by Jenkins

Categories     Meat

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 gallon, 128 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups diced onions
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
14 ounces ketchup
6 cups water
1 cup water
1 cup flour, mixed with the water (mixed well, so not lumpy)

Steps:

  • Brown and chop the ground meat in a 4 quart.
  • pan.
  • Drain off excess grease.
  • Add each of the spices, one at a time, and stir after each one.
  • After all the spices are in the mixture, it should be a pastey consistency.
  • Add the ketchup; stir in the water.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Keep the heat low and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Add the flour and water mixture.
  • This mixture will blend easily if you mix in your blender before adding to the rest of the sauce.
  • The excess sauce may be frozen.
  • This sauce is supposed to be from the famous hot dog shop in my area.

MOM'S HOMEMADE HOT DOG CHILI -OR- SLOPPY JOES!



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My mom gave me this recipe after years of my begging for it! Awesome for Sloppy Joe's or as a fantastic finish to hot dogs!

Provided by TGirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb hamburger (ground chuck preferred)
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger-drain fat.
  • add remaining ingredients to beef and simmer until heated through.
  • Serve over hot dogs, along with cole slaw and mustard for a traditional North Carolinian hot dog OR, you can serve on hamburger buns for a killer Sloppy Joe!
  • Serving size depends on which option you choose.
  • 10+ hot dog servings, or 4 moderate Sloppy Joes.
  • For cookouts and picnics, recipe can easily double!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 763.2, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.8, Protein 24.7

HOT DOG SHOP CHILI DOGS RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by nelly

Number Of Ingredients 17

oz. chili powder:
2 pounds hamburger, cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 tbsp. salt
(adjust amount to taste-16 tsp = approx. 2 ozs. I used 9 tsps.)
1/2 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. black pepper (I used 1/2 Tablespoon)
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 oz. paprika (1/2 oz = 1 Tablespoon)
14 oz. ketchup
7 cups water
1 cups flour
32 Hot Dogs, at least
For Chili(or if you want to add to Chili Dog Sauce):
2 Cans Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed OR any bean of your choice
1 Green Pepper, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • Mix 1 cup water with 1 cup of flour to make a paste. Stir in other ingredients. Add remaining water. Simmer slowly for 2 hours. Stir occasionally. Serve on grilled hot dogs in hot dog rolls topped with a sprinkling of raw white onion and a wedge of dill pickle. FOR CHILI: Add 2 cans of kidney beans and one chopped green pepper, if desired. OR use any variety of canned or cooked dry beans that suits your taste.

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES OR HOT DOG CHILI



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I never really liked store bought sloppy joes because of the onions. So when I was teenager I came up with my own version without them. Over the years I have fiddled with the recipe to make it even more delicious. My dad uses it as his hot dog chili. Each to their own.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 8 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup (name brand preferably)
1 1/2 tablespoons A.1. Original Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (depends on how spicy you want it)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown the beef in a large frying pan, breaking it into tiny pieces.
  • Drain any excess fat then stir in the rest of the ingredients (except for the buns) with the beef. Simmer on medium heat until the mixture is thick, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve on hamburger buns or over hot dogs.

HOT DOG CHILI FOR CHILI DOGS



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There is a vast difference between the chili you cook and serve on its own and the chili that you slap on a chili dog. The texture and taste have to compliment the dog using smaller amounts so it won't explode all over your face. This chili is our perfect double-dog-dare-you chili for use on hot dogs. Yes, they are hot dogs, not franks. Franks lived in France from the third to the fifth century on the banks of the Rhine River. If you must call them something other than hot dogs, try 'weinahs,' that works for us in the north.

Provided by The Chowdah Chicks

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 dried ancho chiles, stems removed but seeds left in
1 cup boiling water
3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 white onion, diced
1 sweet red onion, diced
1 pinch salt
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups boiling water
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 packets low-sodium beef bouillon granules
¼ cup spicy brown mustard
¼ cup dark red chili powder
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons adobo seasoning with cumin
2 tablespoons paprika
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup masa harina, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ancho chiles into 1 cup boiling water and set aside until softened, about 15 minutes. While chiles are soaking, place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease but reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in the pan.
  • Cook and stir white and red onion in bacon drippings with bacon over medium heat with a pinch of salt until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in garlic and cook until softened, about 1 more minute. Pour in 3 cups boiling water and stir in beef chuck, mixing the meat with the water to break it apart. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
  • Stir in tomato paste and beef bouillon granules until the granules dissolve; allow mixture to simmer while you complete remaining steps.
  • Place soaked ancho chiles and their liquid, spicy brown mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and paprika into a blender and blend until smooth; pour mixture into the chili. Use a little water to dissolve remaining mixture in blender and pour into the chili.
  • Bring chili to a slow boil over medium-low heat and stir in kidney beans and masa harina. Reduce heat to low; allow to simmer until thick and the flavors have blended, at least 45 more minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. If chili is too thin, mix in more masa harina.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 469.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHILI CHEESE HOT DOG CASSEROLE



Chili Cheese Hot Dog Casserole image

My whole family loves this recipe and ask for it often! It's easy, quick and yummy!

Provided by Belinda Luck

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2- 15 oz cans of chili (with or without beans)
1- 16 oz pkg of hot dogs (i like gwaltney)
10- 8 inch flour tortillas (fajita size)
1- 16 oz pkg. medium cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 medium onion (chopped)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400'
  • 2. Brown hot dogs in skillet add onion and cook just until onions are clear.I like to lay out my tortilla's on the counter and place hot dogs, some onions and a little cheese in each one.Reserve at least half of cheese. Roll up hot dogs in tortilla's and place in rows in a 13 x9 pan! I put toothpicks in mine to keep it rolled up.
  • 3. Pour both cans of chili on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for about 25min or until cheese and chili are bubbling! Enjoy!

CONEY ISLAND HOT DOG SAUCE (CHILI)



Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce (Chili) image

Reminds me of being a kid.

Provided by Linda P

Categories     Spreads

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb Ground Beef
2 pkg Onion Soup Mix (1 Box)
2 c Black Coffee
1 6 oz can Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Allspice
1/4 c Vinegar
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
3 Tbsp Sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Brown Ground Beef in a skillet and chop up real fine into individual granules. In a separate large saucepan - mix 2 cups of black coffee with all the other ingredients and cook over medium heat until boiling. Add the Ground beef when it has finished browning, drain off fat. Reduce to simmer and cook about 2 hours. Serve over all beef hot dogs on buns.

HOT DOG CHILI- SOUTHERN STYLE



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Condiment- finer than regular chili. This came from sorta watching things when I was young, and in the South, every Sunday was relative get togethers at my Maw Maws house, which was next door. Ahh, what fond laid back memories! I kept playing around with what I remembered (she didn't use a glove) and came up with this concoction.And , please, don't forget the coleslaw and onions to go on your dogs!!!

Provided by Jakiblue

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 quarts (app)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground chuck
1 (42 ounce) can tomato juice
1 jar chili powder (at least 3 oz - I use more)
1 grated onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika (more if needed for color-later)
ketchup

Steps:

  • Take out ground chuck 30 minutes ahead of time (this warms it up for your hand) Using gloved hand,squish in 1st 8 ingredients until you can no longer see tomato juice.
  • Start cooking on med to med high,stirring, watching till it starts cooking and turn down to simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Simmer about 30 minutes to 1 hour,or longer, You really can't over cook.
  • Add ketchup,a few squirts at a time for color and flavor.
  • Stir thru, adjust any seasoning you feel fit.
  • You can freeze in muffin tins, after frozen, set out a minute or so, then pop them out to keep frozen in bags.
  • Reheats quickly in microwave.

WILD BILL'S HOT DOG CHILI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield Enough to top 20 hot dogs

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
4 pounds ground grass-fed beef
8 teaspoons chili powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Pinch saffron
20 cooked hot dogs in buns

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and onions, stirring often until softened. Add the beef and brown, pouring off the excess fat if desired. Stir in 1 cup water, the chili powder, cumin and salt. Add another cup water and mix thoroughly. Cook on medium-high for 30 minutes, then add the saffron.
  • Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the sauce is reduced and thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Cover and let cool to room temperature and then blend thoroughly in a food processor. Top the hot dogs with the chili and serve.

AUTHENTIC MIDWESTERN HOT DOG CHILI - HOT DOG SAUCE



Authentic Midwestern Hot Dog Chili - Hot Dog Sauce image

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

CHILI CHEESE CRESCENT HOT DOG BAKE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Chili Cheese Crescent Hot Dog Bake Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-48726

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 hot dogs
8 slices of American cheese or 3/4 cup shredded cheese
1 can refrigerated crescent dough sheet
2 about 2 cans (15.5 oz ea) chili
3 about 3 tablespoons Butter, melted
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread the chili across the bottom of a 9" x 13" pan. Rinse hot dogs and pat dry. Open the can of crescent dough and roll out dough. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll 1 slice of cheese around 1 hot dog. Roll 1 square of crescent dough around the cheese/hot dog. Repeat for all 8 hot dogs. Gently press the seams of the crescent dough down. Melt butter and then add minced garlic. Place hot dogs in pan. Brush top of dough with the garlic butter. Save remaining garlic butter. Cover with foil and bake for about 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking un-covered for about 15 minutes or until tops of dough are golden brown. Brush remaining garlic butter on top of dough and top with parsley. Enjoy!

HALL'S DRUG STORE HOT DOG CHILI



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This recipe comes from the old Hall's Drug Store that had a lunch counter and was in downtown Logan, West Virginia years and years ago. This was my go to hot dog sauce for years, I hope you will enjoy it too

Provided by Dave T.

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lb hamburger
3 c water
1 c ketchup
6 oz tomato paste
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 tsp salt (adjust as needed)
1 tsp hot sauce
1/2 c chili powder
1/2 c parprika

Steps:

  • 1. Add water to a large heavy pot, put hamburger in and break up with your hands, cook till hamburger is no longer pink.
  • 2. Mix all other ingredients until smooth, add to pot.
  • 3. Bring to a boil, and the reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.

MOM'S HOT DOG CHILI



Mom's Hot Dog Chili image

Who doesn't like a good ol hot dog with chili??

Provided by Cathie Valentine

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 c water
1 tsp salt
1 medium onion-finely chopped
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
1 c ketchup
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (red pepper)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients in a large sauce pan. Cook over slow heat (medium low) for 45 minutes. Serve while hot.

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

WIGGINS HOT DOG CHILI



Wiggins Hot Dog Chili image

This hot dog chili is full of flavor and has a nice little bite to it. It takes a while for the chili to cook down and for the flavors to mingle but it is well worth the wait. Another thing we really love about this is blending it to a nice smooth consistency. It's great to smother hot dog in, but we think you'll be finding other...

Provided by Dave T.

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lb good lean ground beef
1 large sweet onion chopped
2-6oz can(s) tomato paste
1 tsp garlic powder
1-46oz can(s) tomato juice (large can)
2 tsp black pepper
4 tsp salt (adjust as needed)
6 bay leaves
6 tsp chili powder
6 tsp paprika
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 c sugar or splenda
1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
32 oz tomato sauce

Steps:

  • 1. In a large heavy pot, add chopped onions and hamburger, break up. Cook till hamburger is browned.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients.
  • 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook uncovered for 3-4 hours.
  • 4. Turn heat off and let sit for 15 min.
  • 5. Very important step....use stick mixer to break up sauce and make smoother, you do not want any lumps or chunks.

MEE MEE'S HOT DOG CHILI SAUCE



Mee Mee's Hot Dog Chili Sauce image

Make and share this Mee Mee's Hot Dog Chili Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sarahdoo10

Categories     Meat

Time 2h20m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (optional) or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 few shakes of your favorite hot sauce
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 -3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Add tomato sauce and water.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer 2-4 hours until most of the water is absorbed, can do this on the stovetop or crockpot.
  • You can divide into portions to freeze and thaw as needed for your dogs!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 94.5, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 4.4

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chili Base: Opt for a high-quality chili base that suits your taste preferences. For a classic chili, use a combination of beef broth, tomatoes, and chili powder. If you prefer a spicier chili, try adding cayenne pepper or chipotle powder.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes fresh onions, peppers, tomatoes, and garlic.
  • Brown the Meat Thoroughly: Before adding the meat to the chili, brown it in a pan over medium heat until it's no longer pink. This helps to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming tough.
  • Simmer for Flavor: Allow the chili to simmer for at least 1 hour, or longer if time permits. This allows the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Season to Taste: Once the chili is done simmering, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more chili powder, salt, or pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

Creating a delicious hot dog chili is an art form that requires a combination of the right ingredients, proper cooking techniques, and a touch of patience. By following these tips and experimenting with different flavors, you can create a hot dog chili that will tantalize your taste buds and become a favorite among family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate hot dog chili experience!

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