Hot Dog Chili
A thick and saucy chili recipe that clings perfectly to your hot dogs, elevating your meals beyond store-bought options.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Use a cheap cut for best flavor.
- 8 ounces can of tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup Start with this amount and adjust to taste.
- ¼ cup yellow mustard Dijon can be used as a substitute.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust for more spice if desired.
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Can substitute with soy sauce.
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar Adjust according to sweetness preference.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder Or use fresh onion.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Can substitute with fresh garlic, to taste.
- to taste salt and pepper Season to your preference.
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up into small pieces.
- Drain any excess fat if desired.
- Add the onion powder (or fresh onion) and cook until softened.
- Mix in the tomato sauce, ketchup, and mustard. Measure by heart, but start with 1/4 cup of each.
- Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder.
- Let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until it thickens.
- Taste and adjust the chili's thickness by adding a splash of water if desired.
Notes
Chili can be frozen in containers for easy weeknight meals. For best results, do not freeze with hot dogs mixed in.