{"id":"bafbfcb9-dffe-44b3-b8f4-81b430d62b63","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bafbfcb9-dffe-44b3-b8f4-81b430d62b63","source_url":"https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/hot-dog-chili/","title":"Hot Dog Chili Recipe (for Chili Dogs)","description":"Smooth, beanless hot dog chili made for chili dogs. Ground beef simmers with tomato sauce, ketchup, and classic spices into a rich, spoonable chili sauce, with easy options for extra thickness and spicy heat.","servings":16,"servings_text":"16","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT45M","image_url":"https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hot-Dog-Chili-Recipe-SQ.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 pounds ground beef (80/20 preferred)","item":"ground beef","quantity":2,"unit":"lb","preparation":"80/20 preferred"},{"text":"1 1/2 cups water or beef broth (plus more as needed)","item":"water or beef broth","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more as needed"},{"text":"1 15-ounce can tomato sauce","item":"can tomato sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"15-ounce"},{"text":"1/2 cup ketchup","item":"ketchup","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon paprika (smoked optional)","item":"paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"smoked optional"},{"text":"2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce","item":"Worcestershire sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon brown sugar (or 2 teaspoons white sugar)","item":"brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or 2 teaspoons white sugar"},{"text":"1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)","item":"kosher salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1-2 tablespoons fine yellow cornmeal (optional, for extra thickening)","item":"fine yellow cornmeal","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"optional, for extra thickening"},{"text":"1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper","item":"cayenne pepper","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1-2 tablespoons hot sauce","item":"hot sauce","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (smoky heat)","item":"chipotle powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"smoky heat"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Add ground beef to a large pot over medium-high heat. Pour in 1 cup of the water/broth. Cook, stirring constantly and breaking the beef up into very fine crumbles with a spoon or potato masher, until no longer pink (6-8 minutes)."},{"number":2,"text":"Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and optional heat upgrades (cayenne, hot sauce). Stir until well combined."},{"number":3,"text":"Add the remaining 1/2 cup water/broth (or enough to make it loose but not soupy). Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer 25-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add splashes of liquid if it tightens up too much before the flavors meld."},{"number":4,"text":"To thicken, sprinkle in 1 tablespoon cornmeal, stir well, simmer 5 minutes. Add another tablespoon if needed."},{"number":5,"text":"Mash again at the end, or pulse with an immersion blender 2-3 quick times for extra-smooth chili sauce."},{"number":6,"text":"Taste and adjust salt, sweetness, and heat. Serve hot."},{"number":7,"text":"Spoon over hot dogs in buns. Top with diced onion, shredded cheddar, and/or yellow mustard for a coney-style vibe.","section":"Serving (Chili Dogs)"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T04:00:27.771545+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T04:00:27.771545+00:00"}