Hot Dog Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Hot Dog Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 12 oz package hot dogs (the red kind, Jesse Jones, Curtis); 1 large sweet onion; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp worchestershire sauce; 1 can tomato paste (6 oz); 3 can water (use the tomato paste can); 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 4 tbsp chili powder; 1 salt to taste; 3 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp white vinegar (or lemon juice)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 12 oz package hot dogs (the red kind, Jesse Jones, Curtis)
1 large sweet onion
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp worchestershire sauce
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
3 can water (use the tomato paste can)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
4 tbsp chili powder
1 salt to taste
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp white vinegar (or lemon juice)

1
Put onions in food processor and grind finely.
2
You want the onions to disappear in the sauce.
3
If you don't have a food processor, grate the onions as finely as possible.
4
Set onions aside.
5
Cut up hot dogs and place in food processor.
6
It's OK if there's a little leftover onion still in there!
7
Grind the hot dogs finely to almost a paste consistency.
8
You may need to add some water.
9
If you don't have a food processor, I don't know what to tell you.
10
Grate them as finely as possible.
11
Add onions (plus onion juice), ground hot dogs and ground beef into pot over medium heat.
12
Break up the ground beef as much as possible while browning.
13
When beef has browned, add tomato paste and stir until well incorporated.
14
Add remaining ingredients and simmer at least 2 hours.
15
Serve in buns over your favorite hot dogs with condiments of your choice.
16
Our favorites are yellow mustard, onions, chili and coleslaw!

338

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 12 oz package hot dogs (the red kind, Jesse Jones, Curtis), 1 large sweet onion, 2 tsp ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Hot Dog Chili Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hot Dog Chili Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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