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Three chili cheese hot dogs topped with chopped onions and shredded cheddar, made with our classic hot dog chili recipe, are served in a white dish with pickle spears. Sides of diced onions, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips complete the spread.
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The Best Hot Dog Chili Recipe

Learn how to make the best hot dog chili recipe around. With only a few ingredients, you will be making homemade chili from now on.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $12.19 Recipe, $1.52 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 tbsp Ketchup
  • 8 Hot Dogs
  • 1 tbsp Salsa
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 8 Hot Dog Buns
  • Diced Onions optional
  • 8 oz Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
  • Mustard optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown 1 pound ground beef until fully cooked. Drain the excess grease thoroughly.
  • Add 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon salsa, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and ½ cup water to the cooked beef. Stir well to combine.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer the chili mixture for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat 8 hot dogs either in boiling water or on the grill until warmed through.
  • Toast 8 hot dog buns in a 300 degree F oven until slightly crisp.
  • Place the hot dogs into the toasted buns.
  • Top each hot dog with mustard and diced onions if desired.
  • Spoon the chili mixture over the hot dogs and top with 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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Notes

This one pot meal is perfect for busy nights!

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. Thaw in the fridge and then reheat.
  • Thinner sauce. If you prefer a thinner sauce, use tomato sauce instead of tomato paste.

Substitutions Ideas

  • Ground turkey. You can use ground turkey instead of ground beef in this recipe.
  • Garlic. Minced garlic can be substituted for garlic powder in homemade chili.
  • 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.
  • Change Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning to what you have on hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 4.1mg
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