Description
Hearty crockpot hot dog chili brings classic American comfort to your dinner table with robust flavors and easy preparation. Slow-cooking melds rich spices and tender ground beef, creating a perfect topping that hungry families will devour with genuine satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Base and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, thoroughly brown the ground beef and ground pork over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into fine crumbles until no pink remains.
- Transfer the browned meat to the crockpot, ensuring all excess grease is drained.
- Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic, then add them directly into the crockpot with the meat.
- Sprinkle all the spices – chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper – evenly over the meat mixture.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low heat, allowing the chili to simmer and develop rich flavors for 4-6 hours.
- Stir the chili occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving as a classic hot dog topping or standalone chili.
- Let the chili rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
Notes
- Swap ground meats for leaner alternatives like turkey or chicken to reduce fat content while maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Add a splash of beer or coffee during cooking to deepen the chili’s complexity and create more robust taste dimensions.
- Consider roasting fresh jalapeños or bell peppers before adding them to introduce smoky undertones and enhance overall depth.
- Prepare chili in advance and refrigerate overnight, allowing spices to fully integrate and develop more intense flavor layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg