Aiken Pool Hall Hot Dogs
Transport your taste buds to a time-honored Southern tradition with these Aiken Pool Hall Hot Dogs, a true comfort food classic. This recipe combines juicy hot dogs nestled in soft, warm buns with a rich, flavorful chili sauce that’s simmered to perfection. Made with a savory blend of ground beef, finely chopped onions, tomato sauce, and a medley of spices like chili powder and paprika, this hearty topping delivers bold flavor with every bite. The recipe is quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and offers the flexibility to grill, boil, or sear your hot dogs to your liking. Perfect for game days, casual gatherings, or indulging in nostalgic comfort food, these chili dogs evoke the warmth and character of a vintage pool hall meal. Serve them with classic toppings like shredded cheese or diced onions for an irresistible crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 pieces Hot dogs
- 8 pieces Hot dog buns
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart into very fine crumbles using a wooden spoon or spatula.
Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté with the ground beef until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the saucepan and return it to the heat.
Stir in the tomato sauce, water, ketchup, yellow mustard, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Reduce the heat to low and let the chili sauce simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The sauce should thicken slightly.
While the chili sauce is simmering, prepare the hot dogs according to your preference: boil, grill, or pan-sear them until heated through.
Lightly toast the hot dog buns, if desired, for added texture and flavor.
Place a hot dog in each bun and top generously with the homemade chili sauce.
Serve immediately with optional toppings like shredded cheese, diced onions, or pickle relish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1261 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
