Hot Dog Chili Recipe with Ground Beef | CookOS

Hot Dog Chili

Name: Hot Dog Chili Recipe with Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, grated; 3 lbs ground beef; 1 cup beef stock; 2 cups water; 3 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp tomato paste; For serving: hot dogs and buns; Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping; Diced white onion, for topping; Chopped chives, for topping

This hot dog chili is a finely-textured ground beef sauce seasoned with chili powder, paprika, and onion powder—a classic topping that comes together quickly and freezes beautifully for meal prep.

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Total

1h 10m

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$32–$53

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, grated
3 lbs ground beef
1 cup beef stock
2 cups water
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp tomato paste
For serving: hot dogs and buns
Shredded cheddar cheese, for toppingoptional
Diced white onion, for toppingoptional
Chopped chives, for toppingoptional

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Instructions

1
Grate one medium onion, keeping all the moisture.
2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the ground beef, grated onion, beef stock, and water.
3
Cook over medium-high heat, using a meat masher to break the beef into a very fine texture.
4
Once the beef is completely broken up, add the chili powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
5
Stir everything to combine, then bring to a simmer. Place the lid on, slightly tilted, and simmer for 30 minutes.
6
Stir in the tomato paste until fully incorporated.
7
Continue to simmer, partially covered, for another 15 minutes until the chili has thickened.
8
Skim any excess fat from the surface of the chili.
9
Cook hot dogs using your preferred method.
10
To serve, place a cooked hot dog in a bun and top generously with the chili. Garnish with shredded cheese, diced onion, and chives if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Grate the onion finely so it dissolves into the sauce for a smooth texture rather than leaving chunks.
Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat and break it into very small pieces with a wooden spoon—this contributes to the signature fine texture.
Simmer uncovered on low heat for the full duration to allow flavors to meld and excess liquid to reduce to a pourable sauce consistency.
Taste and adjust salt and chili powder at the end; these are the dominant flavors and benefit from fine-tuning to your preference.

Substitutions

Beef stock → chicken stock or water (slightly milder flavor)
Chili powder → combination of 2 tbsp paprika plus 1 tsp cayenne (less spice, adjust to taste)
Onion powder → 1 additional tbsp fresh grated onion (adds moisture, reduce water slightly)

Storage & make-ahead

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat over low heat on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed to restore sauce consistency.