Copy Cat Dairy Queen Hot Dog Chili
Recreate the nostalgic flavors of your favorite drive-in with this savory and irresistible Copy Cat Dairy Queen Hot Dog Chili recipe. Perfectly seasoned with a harmonious blend of chili powder, paprika, cumin, and a touch of sugar, this hearty chili sauce transforms an ordinary hot dog into a diner-style delight. Made with tender ground beef, finely chopped onions, and a tomato-based sauce that simmers to rich perfection, this quick and easy recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep and is ready in under 40 minutes. Ideal for backyard cookouts, game days, or a cozy weeknight dinner, this hot dog chili is the ultimate topping for adding bold, zesty flavor to your favorite franks. Serve it piping hot over freshly grilled hot dogs in soft buns and watch it become an instant family favorite!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Instructions
In a large skillet or saucepan, add the ground beef and finely chopped onion.
Cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef into crumbles, until the meat is browned and the onion is softened, about 7-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the pan.
Reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, and water until fully combined.
Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to incorporate the spices.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to low.
Cover and let the chili sauce cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, before serving.
To assemble the hot dogs, place cooked hot dogs into buns and spoon the hot chili sauce generously on top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.0 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2187 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 80.4 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1349 mg | 29% | |
*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.
