Hot Dog Chili
Rich, flavorful, and easy to make, this homemade hot dog chili is the perfect topping for chili dogs. Made without beans for a smooth, meaty texture, it comes together in just 30 minutes and tastes even better the next day!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 for best flavor
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beer
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika smoked or regular
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for a kick
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up finely with the meat chopper. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the Flavor: Stir in beer, ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings (chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, sugar, and cayenne).
- Simmer: Stir to combine. Let the chili simmer on low for at least 30 minutes but the longer, the better, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Spoon over hot dogs and enjoy!