Crockpot Hot Dog Chili Recipe
A savory and tangy Crockpot Hot Dog Chili made with lean ground beef, tomato sauce, ketchup, and a blend of spices slow-cooked to perfection. This chili clings beautifully to hot dogs, fries, burgers, and more, offering a comforting and flavorful addition to your favorite classic American dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment / Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (lean, 90/10)
- 1/3 cup water
- 5 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder or minced onion
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a medium skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef and water. Break the beef into fine, crumbled pieces using a potato masher or meat chopper while it cooks to ensure a fine texture.
- Drain Excess Liquid: Once fully browned, drain off any remaining water or grease from the skillet to avoid excess liquid in the chili.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the cooked beef into your slow cooker, distributing it evenly.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, and onion powder into the slow cooker with the beef. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients well.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2½ hours to allow the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.
- Serve: Spoon the hot dog chili generously over hot dogs, fries, burgers, or your favorite dishes. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier chili, add cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or chopped jalapeños.
- This chili is gluten-free if you use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
- Keto adaptation: use low-carb ketchup and reduce sugar.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat leftovers on the stovetop or microwave until warmed through.
- Perfect for making ahead for parties, tailgates, or meal prep.
- Try leftover chili on chili cheese omelets, baked potatoes, nachos, or sandwiches.
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