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Delicious homemade hot dog chili sauce for topping franks and sausages

Hot Dog Chili Sauce

A simple yet flavorful chili sauce that elevates basic hot dogs into a hearty meal, perfect for barbecues and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Condiment, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp cayenne or hot sauce (optional) Use for added heat
  • a pinch cinnamon or allspice (secret ingredient) Enhances the flavor

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Place the raw ground beef and ½ cup of water in a cold skillet.
  • Break up the beef with a spoon.
  • Turn the heat to medium and cook for 8–10 minutes, mashing the beef until it is very fine with no chunks.
  • If desired, drain the excess fat.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and stir well.
  • Let it simmer on low for 10–15 minutes, stirring often to thicken the sauce and deepen the flavors.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the salt, sugar, or heat according to your preference.

Serving

  • Spoon the chili sauce generously over hot dogs.
  • Top with onions, mustard, or slaw if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a splash of apple cider vinegar for a tangy kick. You can also freeze the sauce for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
Keyword Barbecue Sauce, Chili Sauce, easy recipe, Hot Dog Chili Sauce, Hot Dog Topping
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