Crockpot Hot Dog Chili

platter of hot dogs topped with chili and onions

4.71 from 267 votes

Full of flavor, this Crockpot Hot Dog Chili makes an ordinary hot dog extra delicious. Made in the slow cooker, it is the perfect addition to a hot dog bar with toppings, or serving on top of fries or burgers!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 10

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef use a lean cut like 90/10
⅓ cup water
5 ounces tomato sauce
½ cup ketchup
1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon onion powder or minced onion

Instructions

In a medium skillet over medium heat combine the ground beef and water.
1 pound ground beef, ⅓ cup water
Make sure to constantly break up the ground beef while it is cooking. You want it as fine as possible.
Drain off any remaining water/grease.
Add the beef to your slow cooker.
Next, add all the remaining ingredients and stir together.
5 ounces tomato sauce, ½ cup ketchup, 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon onion powder or minced onion
Let cook on LOW 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
Serve on hot dogs, french fries, or burgers!

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Notes

Use a low fat ground beef both for flavor & to keep grease at a minimum (I like sirloin).
Serve with toppings like shredded cheese, minced onion, jalapenos, or mustard.
If you prefer to cook it stovetop, follow the same directions but leave it in a skillet on the stove over medium heat, simmering for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If the chili becomes too thick, you can thin with water or additional ketchup.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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