Description
This Crockpot Hot Dog Chili recipe is bursting with flavor, elevating your ordinary hot dog to extraordinary levels. Slow-cooked to perfection, this chili is a fantastic addition to any hot dog bar with assorted toppings or as a scrumptious topping for fries and burgers!
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef (use a lean cut like 90/10)
- ⅓ cup water
Sauce:
- 5 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon onion powder or minced onion
Instructions
- Preparing Ground Beef: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and water together, breaking up the beef until fine.
- Transferring to Slow Cooker: Drain any excess water/grease and transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Adding Ingredients: Add all remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and mix well.
- Cooking in Slow Cooker: Cook on LOW for 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
- Serving: Enjoy the chili on hot dogs, fries, or burgers!
Notes
- Opt for low-fat ground beef for enhanced flavor and reduced grease.
- Top with shredded cheese, minced onion, jalapenos, or mustard for added zest.
- If cooking on the stovetop, follow the same steps in a skillet over medium heat for 20-30 minutes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; thin out with water or ketchup if the chili thickens.
- Slow cooker cooking times may vary, so adjust as needed based on your appliance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 463mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
