Crockpot Hot Dog Chili

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A bowl of homemade Crockpot Hot Dog Chili ready to be served on hot dogs, fries, or burgers.

This Crockpot Hot Dog Chili is made of ground beef, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and spices. It’s slow-cooked to perfection and ideal for topping hot dogs, fries, or burgers.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ground beef: Preferably a lean cut like 90/10, ensuring minimal grease.
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 5 ounces tomato sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup: Any preferred brand.
  • 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder or minced onion

How to Make Crockpot Hot Dog Chili:

1. Prepare The Beef:

  1. Brown the Beef: In a medium skillet, heat the ground beef and water over medium heat.
  2. Break it Down: Constantly break up the ground beef while it cooks, aiming for fine, small pieces.
  3. Drain: Once fully cooked, drain off any remaining water or grease.

2. Assemble The Chili:

  1. Transfer Beef: Add the browned beef to your slow cooker.
  2. Add Ingredients: Next, incorporate the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar, and onion powder or minced onion.
  3. Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.

3. Slow Cook:

  1. Set and Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 2-3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.

4. Serve:

  1. Serving Suggestions: Once the chili is ready, generously spoon it over hot dogs, fries, or burgers.
  2. Add Toppings: Enhance your dish with toppings such as shredded cheese, minced onion, jalapenos, or a drizzle of mustard.

Pro Tips:

  • Beef Choice: Opt for low-fat ground beef like sirloin for optimal flavor and minimal grease.
  • Stovetop Alternative: If pressed for time, prepare the chili on the stovetop by simmering all ingredients in a skillet for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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