Description
This Hot Dog Chili recipe is a hearty, flavorful chili made with ground beef, aromatic spices, and rich tomatoes, perfect for topping your favorite hot dogs. It simmers to develop deep, robust flavors, balancing smoky, spicy, and slightly sweet notes for a classic comfort food experience that serves 8.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons white sugar (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Vegetables: In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, sauté the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the beef is fully browned and the onions are softened, breaking the meat apart with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even browning.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, white sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Chili: Bring the chili mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together harmoniously.
- Serve: Once thickened, spoon the hot dog chili generously over cooked hot dogs and serve immediately, enjoying the rich and spicy topping that adds a delicious twist to your meal.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper and chili powder according to your preferred spice level.
- For a thicker chili, simmer it a few minutes longer.
- This chili can also be served over rice or used as a topping for baked potatoes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Topping
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
