Description
Homemade Hot Dog Chili is the ultimate comfort food that transforms ordinary franks into a flavorful feast. This easy recipe combines hearty ground beef, zesty spices, and rich tomato sauce to create a savory chili that can be enjoyed beyond just hot dogs. Perfect for family dinners, game day gatherings, or backyard barbecues, this chili is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. With a customizable heat level and versatile serving options—such as over nachos or baked potatoes—this dish will quickly become a favorite in your home. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly, so you can enjoy the deliciousness any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups water
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a heavy-bottomed pot with water over medium-high heat, breaking it up until fully cooked.
- Add tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, hot sauce, onion powder, ground mustard, garlic powder, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg