🌭 Crockpot Hot Dog Chili (Meaty & Flavor-Packed)
Take your hot dogs to the next level with this Crockpot Hot Dog Chili — rich, savory, and slow-cooked to perfection!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Slow cooker / Crockpot
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp brown sugar optional, for sweetness
Instructions
- Step 1: Brown the Beef
- 1️⃣ In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- 2️⃣ Drain excess fat. Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until soft.
- Step 2: Add to Crockpot
- 3️⃣ Transfer beef mixture to the crockpot.
- 4️⃣ Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire, all spices, water, and brown sugar.
- Step 3: Cook Low & Slow
- 5️⃣ Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4: Serve
- 6️⃣ Spoon over hot dogs and add your favorite toppings—cheese, diced onions, jalapeños, or pickles.
- Perfect for cookouts, game days, or easy weeknight dinners!
Notes
🔥 Pro Tips for the Best Hot Dog Chili Use Lean Ground Beef: Reduces grease but still delivers a rich texture. Customize the Spice: Add more cayenne or a splash of hot sauce if you like heat. Thicker Chili: Reduce the water or cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes. Make Ahead: It tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.
🔍 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg