Here’s a simple, flavorful Crockpot Hot Dog Chili recipe—perfect for topping hot dogs, fries, or even baked potatoes. It’s easy to prepare and slow-cooks all day for rich, savory chili flavor!
Crockpot Hot Dog Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- 1 cup water or beef broth
Instructions:
- Brown the meat:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with onions and garlic until the meat is browned and onions are softened. Drain excess fat.
- Combine in crockpot:
- Transfer the browned meat mixture to the crockpot.
- Add tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and water or broth. Stir well.
- Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally if possible.
- Serve:
- Spoon the chili over cooked hot dogs in buns.
- Add your favorite toppings: shredded cheese, diced onions, mustard, or jalapeños.
Tips:
- For a thicker chili, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne if you want some heat.
- Leftover chili freezes well and can be used for chili cheese fries or chili mac later.