Awesome Hot Dog Chili Sauce

Transform your next backyard barbecue or game day spread with this "Awesome Hot Dog Chili Sauce"—a rich, hearty topping made to elevate the humble hot dog into a flavor-packed masterpiece. Crafted with ground beef, aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and ketchup, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of savory and tangy. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, it boasts a thick, velvety texture that clings to every bite. Customize the heat with optional cayenne pepper, and serve it over freshly grilled hot dogs alongside your favorite toppings, such as diced onions or shredded cheese, for an irresistible dish. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout or craving comfort food, this chili sauce is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, and water. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir thoroughly to blend the flavors.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 8

Cover and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Uncover the skillet and let the sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 11

Serve hot over freshly cooked hot dogs with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, diced onions, or jalapeños.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(226.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	145.3

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 899.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 0.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 47.0mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 189.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.0%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 94.3%