Description
This Crockpot Hot Dog Chili is a rich, savory, and perfectly spiced topping that transforms ordinary hot dogs into a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Slow-cooked for hours, it develops deep flavors and a smooth, spoonable texture.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 2 pounds
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Tomato Sauce: 2 cups
- Ketchup: ½ cup
- Worcestershire Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Chili Powder: 2 tablespoons
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Ground Cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste
- Brown Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Red Pepper Flakes: ½ teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set slow cooker to low heat. Place skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Transfer beef mixture to crockpot.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon generously over hot dogs with toppings of choice.
Notes
- Brown the meat first for deeper flavor.
- Use a potato masher to break meat into a fine texture.
- Let chili rest 10 minutes before serving for thickness.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg