Mom's Spicy Hot Dog Sauce Crock Pot

Get ready to elevate your backyard barbecue with "Mom's Spicy Hot Dog Sauce Crock Pot," a mouthwatering slow-cooked sauce that transforms ordinary hot dogs into a bold, savory delight. Bursting with rich flavors from ground beef, tangy ketchup, and a blend of spices like chili powder and cayenne pepper, this easy-to-make recipe packs just the right amount of heat to awaken your taste buds. The crock pot does all the hard work, allowing the ingredients—from finely chopped onions and garlic to Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar—to meld into a perfectly balanced, slightly sweet and spicy topping. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off, slow-cooking process, this recipe is ideal for feeding a crowd with minimal effort. Serve it warm over freshly grilled hot dogs, and don’t forget to add your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or diced onions for a fun, customizable twist. Perfect for game day, casual family dinners, or summer celebrations, this homemade hot dog sauce will quickly become your go-to condiment for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.

Step 2

Transfer the browned ground beef to the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the crock pot.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Pour in the water and mix everything thoroughly to combine.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours (or high for 2 hours).

Step 7

Halfway through cooking, stir the sauce to ensure even distribution of flavors.

Step 8

After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the spicy hot dog sauce warm, spooned generously over your favorite hot dogs on buns. Optionally, top with shredded cheese, diced onions, or jalapeño slices for extra flavor.

Step 10

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1198.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1276.7

Total Fat 88.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 1471.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 28.5g
Protein 81.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 157.5mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1383.0mg	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: 61.1%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 13.9%