Hot Dog Chili Recipe
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When you're craving Chili Dogs, make this easy Hot Dog Chili recipe. Make it on the stovetop, in your slow cooker, even in an instant pot, then spoon it on top of hot dogs for the ultimate tailgate or game day recipe.
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Ingredients
For the chili seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or less (see note 1)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the chili:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 small red bell pepper finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles undrained (see note 2)
- 1 (15 -ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 bay leaf
To serve:
- hot dogs
- hot dog buns split
- shredded cheddar cheese
- red onion minced
Instructions
- To make the homemade chili seasoning, in a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili powder (if using), thyme, coriander, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- In a Dutch oven or stock pot, heat oil in over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, bell pepper, and chili seasoning. Cook until vegetables have softened, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beef and cook, breaking up the clumps with a spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer until the chili has thickened, about 1 hour longer (if chili sticks to the bottom of the pot, stir in ½ cup water and continue to simmer).
- Remove bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper. To make Chili Dogs, serve over hot dogs in buns and top with shredded cheese and minced red onion or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Chipotle chili powder: Chipotle chili powder is spicy! If you’re unsure, start with 1/2 teaspoon (or less) until the chili is fully cooked. Then, taste and add more at the end. You can also substitute 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or omit it entirely.
- Canned tomatoes: I love the flavor of fire-roasted tomatoes with green chiles, but you can substitute regular canned tomatoes and add 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies. Ro*tel tomatoes work, too.
- Yield: This recipe makes 4 cups of chili, enough to top 8 hot dogs with 1/2 cup chili each (or enough for 16 hot dogs if everybody uses 1/4 cup).
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
263mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
979IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 263mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 979IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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