Crock Pot Hot Dog Chili
Transform your summer cookouts with this mouthwatering Crock Pot Hot Dog Chili, the ultimate topping for your favorite grilled hot dogs. This easy-to-make recipe combines the rich flavor of browned ground beef, savory onions, and garlic with a perfectly spiced tomato-based chili sauce, seasoned with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and a hint of sweetness. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot, this chili develops deep, robust flavors with minimal effort, making it ideal for feeding a crowd. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or looking to elevate game-day snacks, this versatile chili pairs perfectly with toasted buns and your favorite toppings, like shredded cheese or diced onions. With just 15 minutes of prep time, your crock pot does the rest, letting you focus on the fun while serving up a classic that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound(s) ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounce(s) tomato sauce
- 0.25 cup(s) ketchup
- 0.5 cup(s) water
- 2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
- 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon(s) sugar
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
Transfer the browned ground beef to the crock pot.
Add the finely diced onion, minced garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup, and water to the crock pot.
Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to combine.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or chili powder if desired.
Once done, serve the hot dog chili warm over grilled hot dogs in buns. Optionally, top with shredded cheese, diced onions, or mustard for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.2 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3722 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 74.5 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1434 mg | 31% | |
*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.
