Quick Hot Dog Chili

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5

420 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    229 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Quick Hot Dog Chili

Quick Hot Dog Chili is a savory meat sauce made from lean ground beef, diced sweet onions, tomato sauce, and a blend of spices including yellow mustard, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce. It's simmered to thicken the sauce and then spooned over cooked hot dogs. The chili offers a balanced flavor with mild heat adjusted by red pepper flakes and a touch of brown sugar to round out the taste.

Description

This hot dog chili recipe develops a rich meat sauce by browning lean ground beef and onions, then simmering them with tomato sauce, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and an array of spices like chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. The simmering reduces the liquid, concentrating flavors and thickening the chili to a consistency suitable for spooning over hot dogs.

The result is a savory, lightly spiced chili with a smooth texture that complements the familiar flavor of hot dogs. The inclusion of brown sugar provides subtle sweetness that balances the acidity and spices. The chili is cooked on the stovetop for about 15 minutes, making it a quick yet flavorful topping option.

This chili is intended primarily as a hot dog topping but also works well for burgers or as a side dip with fries. It can be customized by adjusting the heat level to personal preference and enhanced with additional toppings like shredded cheese or diced onions. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for several days and reheat easily.

The notes recommend storage in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days and suggest simmering longer if a thicker chili is desired. They also mention the versatility of the chili to be used beyond hot dogs.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup beef stock or broth

Instructions

  1. In a 12" skillet, brown ground beef and onions over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  2. Stir in tomato sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, and beef stock or broth.
  3. Simmer the chili for 15 minutes or until the stock has cooked down and the chili sauce reaches the desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Spoon the hot dog chili over cooked hot dogs and add toppings as desired.

Notes

  • Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days and reheat before serving.
  • Adjust the spiciness by increasing or reducing the amount of red pepper flakes according to preference.
  • Simmer the chili longer to thicken it if desired.
  • Try this chili on burgers, fries, or other dishes besides hot dogs for added flavor variety.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 229 (11%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Sodium 765mg (32%) Potassium 768mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 985IU (20%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 229 11%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 765mg 32%
Potassium 768mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 985IU 20%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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