Description
A rich and savory Crockpot Hot Dog Chili made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and flavorful spices. Perfect for spooning over hot dogs, this easy slow cooker recipe offers a thick, hearty chili that enhances your backyard cookouts and quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
Sauces and Liquids
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup water
Spices
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain any excess grease to reduce fat content.
- Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: Transfer the browned beef to your crockpot. Add the finely chopped onion, tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and all the spices to the crockpot.
- Mix and Add Water: Stir in ¼ cup of water and mix everything thoroughly until well combined, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed throughout the chili.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or on High for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and enhance flavor blending.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the chili before serving and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm over hot dogs, topped with cheese, onions, or your favorite condiments for a classic chili dog experience.
Notes
- This chili is intentionally thick and flavorful, designed to coat hot dogs without soggy buns.
- For extra heat, add hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chili before cooking.
- Drain excess grease after browning beef to keep chili less greasy.
- Check condiment labels to ensure the recipe remains gluten-free.
