Description
Slow-cooker crockpot hot dog chili delivers hearty comfort straight from classic American kitchens. Bold spices and rich beef simmer together, creating a mouthwatering sauce perfect for topping hot dogs or enjoying as a standalone meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (use a lean cut like 90/10)
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 5 ounces (142 grams) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) water
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder or minced onion
Instructions
- Combine ground beef with water in a skillet, meticulously breaking down the meat into ultra-fine fragments for a velvety chili consistency.
- Cook the beef over medium heat, continuously fragmenting the meat to achieve a smooth, uniform texture.
- Thoroughly drain the cooked beef, eliminating excess liquid and grease to prevent a heavy, oily final product.
- Transfer the drained beef directly into the crockpot, preparing for flavor infusion.
- Pour tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce over the beef, creating a rich, tangy liquid base.
- Sprinkle chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar, and onion powder across the mixture, ensuring comprehensive seasoning distribution.
- Gently stir all ingredients until perfectly integrated, developing a harmonious flavor profile.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low temperature, allowing the chili to simmer and meld flavors for approximately 2 to 2½ hours.
- Resist opening the lid during cooking to maintain consistent heat and preserve moisture.
- Once cooking completes, stir the chili to redistribute seasonings and enhance overall texture.
- Ladle the hot chili generously over hot dogs, hamburgers, or crispy french fries for a delectable topping.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more flavorful chili.
- Break down the meat into ultra-fine pieces while cooking to achieve a traditional hot dog chili texture that coats food perfectly.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent watery or oily chili, ensuring a rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Experiment with spice levels by adjusting chili powder or adding a dash of cayenne for those who enjoy extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2½ hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg