Description
Hot Dog Chili is a deliciously comforting dish that elevates any gathering with its rich flavors and inviting aroma. This savory chili combines ground beef, sweet onions, and hearty beans, all simmered together with a blend of spices. Perfect as a topping for hot dogs or as a standalone dish served with cornbread, this recipe is a guaranteed hit at game nights or family barbecues. Whip it up in no time for a satisfying meal that brings friends and family together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 packet (1 oz) hot dog sauce mix
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Mustard (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onions until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ground beef; cook until browned, draining excess fat as needed.
- Add the diced tomatoes and kidney beans to the pot; stir well to combine.
- Sprinkle in the hot dog sauce mix, chili powder, and cumin; bring to a gentle simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Serve hot over grilled hot dogs or alongside cornbread with a drizzle of mustard if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg