Crockpot Hot Dog Chili

Four hot dogs on a wood cutting board and topped with hot dog chili.

5 from 10 votes

This savory and slightly sweet Crockpot Hot Dog Chili is made with ground beef, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and a blend of simple spices, perfect for a lazy weekend cookout or a quick weeknight meal. Set it and forget it in the slow cooker, leaving you with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the delicious aroma as it simmers to perfection!

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 174kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 cup beef broth
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
½ cup ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp chili powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp garlic (minced)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium high head, add ground beef and cook until browned. About 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess grease and add to the crock pot.
Add all the remaining ingredients and give everything a good stir until well combined.
Cover and cook on high for 1½ - 2 hours stirring occasionally.
Serve over hot dogs and top with favorite toppings.

Notes

Enhance your chili dogs by adding these popular hot dog toppings.
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Diced white onions
- Jalapenos
- Relish
- Coleslaw
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Sauerkraut
To prevent hot dog chili from thickening too quickly and to make the most of it, try adding a couple of tablespoons of water, beef broth, or even ketchup.
To cook it on the stovetop, start by browning the ground beef and then combine all the chili ingredients in a large pot. Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes while stirring occasionally until it thickens. It's as simple as that!

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