Yield: 8 Enough Chili for 8 Hot Dogs
Hot Dog Chili Recipe
This quick and easy Hot Dog Chili recipe is a one-pot dish that is ready in just 30 minutes. Skip the canned stuff and make this flavorful chili that you’ll love smothering your hot dogs with instead!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb lean ground beef, or ground turkey
- 2 heaping tablespoons homemade chili seasoning
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water, or beef broth
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Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté it for about 3 to 4 minutes, until it starts to become tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Add the ground beef, breaking up the beef as it cooks, so that it’s nice and crumbled. Cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. (If you use lean ground beef, it should not need to be drained. If using a fattier ground beef, I recommend draining off any excess grease from the pan.)
- Add the chili seasoning tot he ground beef and stir to combine. Then add the tomato sauce and water, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer for at least 10 minutes, until thickened.
- Serve over hot dogs, French fries (chili fries are the best), or whatever your heart desires.
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Notes
Storage:
- Fridge: Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze your cooked and cooled chili in a freezer friendly airtight container for up to 3 months. To thaw frozen chili, I recommend transferring it to the fridge the day before you want to serve it and then reheat it again on the stove top.
- Reheat: Reheat your hot dog chili in a skillet on the stove top. If it has dried out a little, add a tablespoon or two of water (or beef broth) as you reheat it.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 112kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 174mg, Potassium: 343mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 985IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 18mg, Iron: 2mg