Slow Cooker Hot Dog Chili Recipe
Looking for the best hot dog chili recipe that’s rich, flavorful, and easy to make? This Crockpot Hot Dog Chili is the ultimate topping for your favorite hot dogs, chili cheese fries, baked potatoes, or nachos! Made with ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and a blend of bold seasonings, it’s a must-have for cookouts, tailgating, or family dinners.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a lean hot dog chili version)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for a spicy kick
Instructions:
1. Brown the meat:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off excess grease.
2. Transfer to the slow cooker:
Add the beef-onion mixture to your Crockpot.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients:
Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
4. Cook low and slow:
Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1.5–2 hours, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
5. Serve and enjoy:
Ladle this delicious hot dog chili over grilled hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, baked potatoes, or even nachos for a crowd-pleasing treat!
Why You’ll Love This Homemade Hot Dog Chili:
Easy Crockpot Recipe Set it and forget it!
Perfect Party Food Ideal for potlucks, BBQs, and tailgates.
Versatile Use as a topping or enjoy it as a standalone chili.
Freezer-Friendly Make ahead and freeze for future meals.
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