Hot Dog Chili Sauce
The ultimate comfort food for any gathering! This Hot Dog Chili Sauce is easy to make, incredibly flavorful, and perfect for elevating your hot dog game. With its rich blend of spices and a hint of sweetness, this sauce will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. Make it tonight!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Oil Any neutral oil will work here.
- 1 lb Ground Beef Go for ground/minced beef with some fat content; it will help the sauce have that rich mouthfeel.
- 2 tablespoons Onion Flakes Onion flakes add an excellent onion flavor without the need to chop onions into tiny pieces.
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 2.5 teaspoons Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper The cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes add a little kick to the chili.
- pinch Red Pepper Flakes Feel free to adjust the amount to suit your family's taste.
- 2.5 cups Water
- 1 cup Ketchup I use Heinz Ketchup, but you can use your favorite brand here.
- 0.25 cup Brown Sugar You can use regular white sugar instead, but the brown has a more complex flavor.
- 0.25 cup Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- Pour the oil into a large skillet or frying pan and heat over medium heat. You’ll know it’s ready when the oil shimmers slightly.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 6 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Add the onion flakes, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, paprika, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to coat the beef.
- Add the water and stir until combined. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 60 to 70 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Tip 1: Any neutral oil will work here.
- Tip 2: Go for ground/minced beef with some fat content; it will help the sauce have that rich mouthfeel.
- Tip 3: Onion flakes add an excellent onion flavor without the need to chop onions into tiny pieces.
- Tip 4: You can use regular white sugar instead of brown sugar, but brown sugar works better in the sauce.
- Tip 5: The exact cooking time depends on the heat of your flame and the skillet's construction.