Hot Dog Chili Recipe

No more store bought chili with this easy chili cheese dog recipe. It tastes amazing and makes your hot dog complete.

We love a good hot dog around here. I even learned how to grill hot dogs perfectly every time! But you can’t have a hot dog without this homemade hot dog chili recipe. This hot dog sauce taste so much better than the can hot dog chili and is a classic American Recipe.

If you prefer you can also make, Crock Pot Hot Dog Chili Recipe or this Keto Chili Recipe.

What is the Difference Between Hot Dog Chili and Regular Chili?

Hot dog chili does not have beans and has a sweeter flavor due to the ketchup in the recipe. The texture is smoother than regular chili and not chunky.

It has a fine texture. You might hear some people refer to this as hot dog sauce. This is due to the smooth texture.

The flavor is tangy and not spicy like regular chili. Everyone will love this recipe. This hot dog chili taste so much better than the can stuff and you can control the ingredients.

Ingredients

• Ketchup – If you are out, check out this Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe.

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How to Make Hot Dog Chili

Step 1 – Brown the ground beef. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until no longer pink using medium high heat. Once cooked, drain thoroughly to remove any excess grease.

Step 2 – Add seasonings to the beef. Now, it is time to add the onion and garlic powder, chili powder, tomato paste, ketchup, salsa and water to the ground beef.  Combine well and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3 – Cook the hot dogs – You can boil them or grill them.

Step 4 – Warm the buns – Toast the buns until they are slightly crispy and warm.

• Step 5 – Add your favorite toppings. Top the hot dogs with yellow mustard, shredded cheddar cheese and onion if you desire and add the hot dog chili sauce.
• Step 6 – Serve. Serve immediately. Salt and pepper to taste. Jump to recipe and full nutritional content including saturated fat.

Recipe Tips

• Lean ground beef. This type of meat will help the chili not be too greasy.
• Beef broth. You can thin the chili using beef broth if needed.
• Olive oil. Sometimes when using lean ground beef olive oil is needed. Just a drizzle should do the trick when cooking.
• Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Change the flavor slightly and add these two ingredients for a change. It is delicious and can be added to taste for bold flavor.
• Make extra to freeze. It is so delicious and you will be happy to have some in the freezer.
• Thinner sauce. If you prefer a thinner sauce, use tomato sauce instead of tomato paste.

Topping Ideas

• Diced Onion
• Coleslaw
• Cheese Sauce
• Relish
• Shredded Cheese
• Jalapenos

These are just a few ideas for toppings. Feel free to use what you like the best. You can’t go wrong with this easy chili recipe.

What to Serve with Chili Dogs

• Quick & Easy Baked Beans – This is the perfect side for chili dogs.
• The BEST Coleslaw recipe – Cool, refreshing and light this coleslaw is easy to make.
• Boiling Corn on the Cob Recipe – Corn on the cob is always the perfect side with these hot dogs.
• See The Best Side Dishes for Hot Dogs for more ideas

How to Use Leftover Chili

• Sloppy Joes. Feel free to use the leftover chili to make sloppy goes. It is a delicious idea for another dinner. You may like this Easy Sloppy Joes Recipe.
• Chili Cheese Fries. Jazz up plain French fries with leftover chili. Check out this delicious Cheese Fries recipe.
• Hamburgers. Top cheeseburgers with homemade chili for a fabulous dinner.