Chili Dog Sauce
Transform your backyard barbecue or weeknight dinner into a flavor-packed experience with this irresistibly rich and savory Chili Dog Sauce! Crafted with perfectly browned ground beef, sautéed onions, and a dynamic blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this homemade chili sauce is the ultimate topping for classic hot dogs. Simmered to perfection with tomato paste, ketchup, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, it achieves the ideal balance of smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe adds a bold, hearty touch to your favorite comfort food. Perfect for cookouts, game nights, or any time you're craving a deliciously messy bite, this chili dog topping is a surefire hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.75 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until it is fully browned.
Drain off any excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until well incorporated.
Stir in the ketchup, beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Serve warm over hot dogs and garnish with your favorite toppings, like shredded cheese or diced onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.5 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4839 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.0 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.6 g | ||
| Protein | 83.4 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2162 mg | 46% | |
*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.
