Grammy's Hot Dog Chili

Transform your backyard cookout or weeknight dinner with Grammy's Hot Dog Chili, a nostalgic and flavor-packed topping that's sure to elevate every bite of your classic hot dog. Made with hearty ground beef, aromatic garlic and onions, and a tangy blend of tomato sauce, ketchup, and yellow mustard, this chili strikes the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet. A medley of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika adds a warm, smoky kick, while a splash of Worcestershire sauce ties it all together with depth. This easy, one-pan recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and creates a thick, rich topping that's perfect for dressing up hot dogs, fries, or nachos. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or recreating a diner classic at home, this comforting chili is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the pan and cook it, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon, until it's browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 3

Drain off any excess grease from the pan.

Step 4

Add the diced onion to the cooked beef and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and add the tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, sugar, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour in the water and stir everything together until well combined.

Step 8

Simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve warm spooned over hot dogs in buns, and garnish as desired (such as with shredded cheese or chopped onions).

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1164.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1333.2

Total Fat 86.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 4064.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 82.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 179.4mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1628.9mg	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: 56.5%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 19.6%