Description
Hearty crockpot hot dog chili brings classic comfort straight from American kitchens to your dinner table. Slow-simmered spices and rich ground beef create a mouthwatering sauce that elevates simple hot dogs into a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Base and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and ground pork together, breaking the meat into fine crumbles until no pink remains.
- Transfer the browned meat to the crockpot, ensuring to drain any excess grease during the process.
- Sprinkle all dry spices – chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper – directly over the meat in the crockpot.
- Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the meat mixture, distributing evenly throughout.
- Pour tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar into the crockpot, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low heat, allowing the chili to simmer and develop rich flavors for 4-6 hours.
- Stir the chili occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure consistent texture.
- Once cooking is complete, taste and adjust seasonings if needed, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor profile.
- Let the chili rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve hot as a classic topping for hot dogs or as a standalone chili dish.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose lean ground beef and pork with 80/20 fat ratio for rich flavor without excessive grease.
- Spice Precision: Toast dry spices briefly in a skillet before adding to enhance their aromatic depth and intensify overall taste.
- Texture Control: Finely crumble meat during browning to ensure smooth, consistent chili without large meat chunks.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap ground meats with plant-based crumbles or lentils for vegetarian version, maintaining similar texture and protein content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg