Crock Pot Hot Dog Chili

Making hot dogs is the perfect meal to serve for game day, parties or family gatherings. Making Slow Cooker Hot Dog Chili keeps the chili warm and the perfect addition to your hot dog bar.

If you are looking for an easy to way to prepare your hot dogs, check out Crock Pot Hot Dog Recipes or Bacon Wrapped Hot dogs. You can also make Air Fryer Hot Dogs for a quick hot dog recipe to serve with this homemade hot dog chili recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

We love making classic recipes from scratch. This hot dog chili is simple and easy to make and taste amazing. This hot dog chili is similar to a chili sauce but is thicker. This chili is made with simple ingredients and nothing that I can’t pronounce.

Give your coney dogs more flavor and make this easy hot dog chili in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef  – We recommend using lean ground beef
• Tomato Sauce – Use an 8 oz can
• Ketchup – Use store bought ketchup or make Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe
• Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar
• Worcestershire Sauce – If you are out, see The Best Worcestershire Sauce Substitutes
• Onion Powder – See Best Onion Powder Substitutes
• Garlic Powder – If you are out, see The Best Garlic Powder Substitute
• Chili Powder – See The Best Chili Powder Substitute if you are out 

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Substitutions and Additions

• Ground Meat – We use a lean ground beef in this recipe but you can also use ground turkey. I have even done half ground turkey and half ground beef.
• Spice – If you prefer to have some extra spice, mix in some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. You can even mix in some slice or chopped jalapenos.
• Balsamic Vinegar – If you do not have any Worcestershire Sauce, you can substitute for balsamic vinegar. It will still give your chili a tangy and sweet sauce.
• Change Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning to what you have on hand.

How to Make Crockpot Hot Dog Chili

Step 1 – Prepared Ground Beef – Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat and drain off any excess grease and water off the beef. 

Step 2 – Add remaining ingredients to the slow cooker – Add the beef to a crock pot.  Add in all the other ingredients.  Stir to combine the ingredients. 

• Step 3 – Cover and Cook – Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours.  
• Step 4 – Serve and enjoy – Serve on hot dogs with hot dog buns with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Crock Pot Hot Dog Chili Dog Tips

• Picking Ground Beef – Use a low fat ground beef for the best flavor and to prevent the chili from being greasy. 
• Thinner Chili – If the chili is too thick, add water or beef broth to thin it out to the consistency that you prefer. 
• Cook Ground Beef – We recommend cooking ground beef in a skillet before adding to slow cooker. If you have an Instant Pot Aura you can cook the meat directly in the slow cooker.
• Cooking – While the hot dog chili is cooking, we recommend to stir occasionally.

Hot Dog Topping Ideas

• Minced Onions
• Shredded Cheese
• Slice Jalapenos
• Relish
• Cheese Sauce

What to Serve with Crock Pot Chili Dogs

• Bake Beans – Bake beans are a must when serving Hot Dogs. These bake beans are easily made in the slow cooker.
• Cole Slaw – Make this easy Cole Slaw recipe with simple ingredients. It is light and refreshing and the perfect side. You can even serve it on top of your hot dog.
• Best Sides for Hot Dogs – If you are looking for more easy sides for your next hot dog bar, we have over 25 Hot Dog Side recipe to choose from.

Other ways to serve this hot dog chili sauce is on top of Microwave Baked Potatoes or on Easy Homemade French Fries.