Description
This hot dog chili is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms ordinary hot dogs into a delicious feast. With lean ground beef, vibrant tomatoes, and spices, it’s perfect for cozy nights or lively gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1–2 teaspoons white sugar
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Brown the meat with diced onion and minced garlic until fully cooked and translucent.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices. Season according to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Serve over hot dogs and add toppings as desired.
Notes
Use lean ground turkey for a lighter version.
Freeze leftovers for up to three months and reheat when needed.
Adjust spice levels based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg