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Hot Dog Chili
This Southern Style Hot Dog Chili is made with ground beef‚ garlic‚ beef broth‚ tomato sauce and seasonings (no beans!) So much flavor!
SOUTHERN STYLE HOT DOG CHILI RECIPE
For me‚ the key is to a great homemade Hot Dog Chili recipe is that it won’t overtake the taste of the hot dog (cause I wanna taste that too). Plus‚ there are so many topping options for everybody to choose from when assembling their own Chili Dog‚ it makes it super easy to customize exactly how you like it. Serving Hot Dog Chili is a great idea at potlucks‚ parties‚ get togethers‚ backyard BBQ’s or just because. Just keep it on the warm setting in the slow cooker and let everyone serve themselves!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
What’s the difference between hot dog chili and regular chili? Hot dog chili is much thicker than soup chili. It also usually doesn’t contain beans. The meat in hot dog chili is also very finely ground whereas in soup chili‚ it is chunkier. Also‚ hot dog chili is usually made with tomato paste rather than tomatoes. Now obviously‚ this can vary by region and people’s personal preferences. What is Hot Dog Chili made of? It’s made of beef‚ onion‚ garlic‚ and a bunch of herbs and spices. Again‚ this can vary by region but this is how we do it. What else can I make with hot dog chili? This chili wonderful served on tater tots and french fries. Throw some melted cheddar cheese on top and it’s over-the-top delicious. I also really love this chili on baked potatoes! Note: if you want the full Appalachian chili dog experience‚ you must add some Cole Slaw and a little Chow Chow on top of the chili! Can I make this in the Slow Cooker? I don’t recommend it. It only takes a few minutes to make on the stovetop‚ so what’s the point in dragging out the slow cooker. Besides‚ either way you make it‚ you’ll have to brown the beef first‚ so adding the slow cooker step just means more dishes. However‚ you can certainly add it to the slow cooker to keep warm if serving for guests. Can I make this chili spicy? Yup. If you like spicy Hot Dog Chili‚ feel free to add some diced jalapenos or diced green chiles to the mix. Can I make this a little more saucy? Sure‚ if you think this Hot Dog Chili is a little too thick for you‚ you can add a bit more water‚ chicken broth‚ or beef broth to thin it out. Just add a little at a time until you get it to your desired thinness. Can I make this ahead of time? Sure. Make your chili for the hot dogs and keep it warm in a slow cooker. When ready to serve‚ you can do so from there. Or make it‚ then pop it in a covered container in the refrigerator and re-heat when ready. Why add cornmeal to hot dog chili? This acts a thickener. You can leave it out if you want a thinner chili. How do you store leftover hot dog chili? Put it in a covered container in the refrigerator and it will keep up to 5 days. You can also freeze leftover chili. Put it in a freezer-safe ziploc bag. Remove as much air as possible. Chili will keep in the freezer up to 3 months.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
HOW TO MAKE HOT DOG CHILI
Put a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil in medium sauce pan. On medium-high heat‚ saute onion until translucent‚ then add garlic.
Stir for about a minute‚ then add ground beef. As beef begins to brown‚ use a potato masher to grind up the beef into small bits. Once brown‚ add in the rest of the ingredients (if your beef produced a lot of grease‚ you may want to strain some of that out first before adding the rest of the ingredients.)
Give it all a good stir to combine then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Do a taste test at this point to see if it has enough salt. If you want‚ you can transfer the chili over to a Crock Pot and put it on the keep warm setting.
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Originally published: March 2011Updated photos and Republished: March 2024
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Homemade Hot Dog Chili
This southern style Hot Dog Chili is made with ground beef‚ garlic‚ beef broth‚ tomato sauce and seasonings (no beans!) So much flavor!
Course Main CourseCuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesTotal Time 55 minutes minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 112kcal
Author Brandie @ The Country Cook
Ingredients2 Tablespoons vegetable oil½ onion‚ finely chopped1-2 cloves garlic‚ minced1 pound lean ground beef2 ½ Tablespoons chili powder1 teaspoon sugar½ teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce3 Tablespoons tomato paste1 cup beef broth (or water)3 Tablespoons corn meal½ Tablespoon kosher salt (or to taste)
InstructionsPut 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil in medium sauce pan.On medium-high heat‚ saute 1/2 onion‚ finely chopped‚ then add 1-2 cloves garlic‚ minced. Stir for about a minute‚ then add 1 pound lean ground beef. As beef begins to brown‚ use a potato masher to grind up the beef into small bits. If your beef produces a lot of grease‚ be sure to strain it before proceeding to the next step.Once brown‚ add in 2 1/2 Tablespoons chili powder‚ 1 teaspoon sugar‚ 1/2 teaspoon cumin‚ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce‚ 3 Tablespoons tomato paste‚ 1 cup beef broth‚ 3 Tablespoons corn meal‚ and 1/2 Tablespoon kosher salt. Give it all a good stir to combine then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Do a taste test at this point to see if it has enough salt.
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Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
NutritionCalories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 681mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g