Description
This crockpot hot dog chili is rich, tangy, and full of classic flavor! Perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked to perfection, it’s the ultimate topping for hot dogs, fries, burgers, and more.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 preferred)
½ cup water
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp onion powder or 1 tbsp minced onion
Instructions
Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with water, breaking it up into fine crumbles. Drain excess grease.
Transfer to Crockpot: Place the cooked beef in your slow cooker.
Add Ingredients: Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar, and onion powder until fully combined.
Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2½ hours, stirring occasionally.
Serve: Spoon over hot dogs, fries, burgers, or nachos and enjoy!
Notes
For extra spice: Add cayenne pepper, hot sauce, or crushed red pepper flakes.
Sweet & smoky twist: Add 1 tsp brown sugar or a pinch of smoked paprika.
Make it lighter: Substitute part of the beef with ground turkey or pork.
Add veggies: Finely diced bell peppers or mushrooms blend in well for extra texture.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sauce, Game Day
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
