Hot Dog Chili Recipe

American Chili Dogs are a classic staple that’s perfect for game day or any BBQ. To make one, simply top your hot dog with this quick, easy, and super flavorful Hot Dog Chili sauce without beans.

hot dog chili recipe

BEST Hot Dog Chili Recipe

hot dog chili recipe

To make an American Chili Dog, simply top your hot dog with this quick, easy, and super flavorful Hot Dog Chili sauce without beans.

Prep: 10min

Total: 50min

Serving Size: 1/16

Nutrition Facts: calories 273 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 grams carbohydrates, Fat 16.5 grams fat, Fiber 0.9 grams fiber, Protein 25.4 grams protein, servingSize 1/16, Sugar 2 grams sugar

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound bacon (sliced into 1/4 inch pieces)
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced, about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder*
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce (12 ounces total)
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 Tablespoon sugar

Instruction:

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add in the bacon and cook for 7-8 minutes (or until the bacon is almost well done). Remove the bacon from the pot and leave the drippings behind.
  2. Turn the heat down to medium, and add in the ground beef. Break the beef up in the pot, then add in the diced onions. Cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink (around 8 minutes). While cooking, break the ground beef into small crumbly pieces. When the beef is done, drain and discard any excess grease.
  3. Add the garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix with the ground beef. Let the ground beef saute with the spices for 2 minutes (or until the spices are aromatic), then mix in the flour, and stir until the beef is coated.
  4. Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Turn the heat up to medium-high (until it starts to bubble). Once bubbling, turn the heat down to low and cover. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir the bacon pieces back into the chili. Add in the sugar, stir, and cover again. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes. The chili is ready when it has completely thickened.
  6. Serve the chili on hot dogs, a baked potato, or on chili fries!

The Best Hot Dog Chili Recipe

hot dog chili recipe

Jazz up your hot dog game and skip the canned chili. This recipe for hot dog chili is simple, easy to make, and is perfect for your next barbecue.

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 0 g

Nutrition Facts: calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 54 mg cholesterol, Fat 15 g fat, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 15 g protein, Saturated Fat 6 g saturated fat, servingSize 0 g, Sodium 258 mg , Sugar 5 g , Trans Fat 1 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • pepper, to taste

Instruction:

  1. In a large saucepan, brown the garlic and onion. Cook until fragrant and light brown.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook until there’s no more pink in the meat.
  3. Once the meat is just cooked, add in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cumin, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Let the chili simmer on medium-low and reduce for 15 minutes.
  5. Serve the chili on top of hot dogs and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped red onions.

Hot Dog Chili

hot dog chili recipe

Perfect for chili dogs (or even on top of an open face burger). This chili is thick and has perfect spice and flavor.

Prep: 20min

Total: 140min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 175 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 561 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce ((not paste))
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup minced white onion
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. mustard ((regular liquid mustard))
  • 2 tsp. brown sugar

Instruction:

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FAQ

What is the difference between hot dog chili and regular chili?

What is the difference between traditional chili and hot dog chili? Hot dog chili has a sweeter taste and is made with ketchup. Traditional chili tends to have a spicier flavor and chunkier texture.

What kind of chili is best for hot dogs?

To give you a helping hand, we’re going to look at some of the best canned chili options for hot dogs.
  1. Amy’s Organic Chili. …
  2. Stagg Silverado Beef Chilli with beans. …
  3. Armour Hot Dog Chili Sauce. …
  4. Chilli Man Canned Chili with beans. …
  5. Hormel Chili with no beans.

What is hot dog chili made of?

Gather the ingredients for hot dog chili

For this hot dog chili recipe, you’ll only need a few ingredients. Gather together 1 pound ground beef, 3 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1 cup beef broth, cumin, garlic salt, and pepper.

What is chili and hot dogs called?

A chilli dog, or a chili dog if you’re American, is simply a hot dog, in a bun, topped with beef chilli con carne. The majority of chilli dogs, particularly in America, the hot dog itself is just a standard frankfurter and there is much debate over what sort of chilli con carne goes on top. Beans or no beans?

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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