Description
Hearty Crockpot Hot Dog Chili delivers classic comfort with bold southwestern flavors that dance across hungry palates. Simmering slowly, this robust chili promises rich meaty goodness perfect for casual gatherings and weekend game days you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) water
- 5 ounces (142 grams) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) ketchup
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Tenderize ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat by adding water, continuously breaking down meat into fine, consistent crumbles for optimal texture.
- Thoroughly drain excess liquid and fat from the cooked ground beef to ensure a clean, concentrated flavor profile.
- Transfer the finely crumbled beef into a slow cooker, preparing for flavor infusion.
- Create a robust sauce by combining tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar, and onion powder, thoroughly mixing with the meat.
- Slow cook the chili on LOW temperature for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, stirring periodically to develop deep, harmonious flavors and prevent scorching.
- Once simmered to perfection, ladle the rich, savory chili over hot dogs, crispy french fries, or juicy burgers for a mouthwatering culinary experience.
Notes
- Finely chop ground beef to achieve a smooth, traditional chili texture that coats hot dogs perfectly without large meat chunks.
- Drain excess water and grease thoroughly to prevent watery or greasy chili sauce that might make buns soggy.
- Use low sodium seasonings if watching salt intake, allowing you to control overall sodium levels in the dish.
- Try alternative meat options like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a healthier protein variation that maintains classic chili flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg