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Hot Dog Chili Sauce
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This famous Hot Dog Chili Sauce is meaty, slightly sweet and full of flavor. Great on hot dogs, fries and as a chili base! Simmer it in the slow cooker to deepen the chili flavor.
I’d have to say that I’m not much of a fan of hot dogs. Every once in a great while I’ll have one at a cookout, because really, who can resist a hot dog cooked over the fire? But hot dogs are not generally something I crave.
However, all bets are off when there is our famous Hot Dog Chili Sauce in the fridge.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- It is packed full of beef, rich tomato sauce, onions and garlic.
- Full of sweet, chili flavor.
- Makes a large batch perfect for parties or for freezing in batches.
What makes this chili sauce so famous?
There is a little hot dog shop near my hometown in Northeast Ohio that serves an amazing chili dog. Unfortunately, since we’re not in the area anymore, I don’t get to go there much. But thankfully, a friend gave me this copycat recipe for chili sauce years ago.
Although I’ve never compared the “real thing” to this copycat recipe in a side-by-side comparison, this hot dog chili sauce recipe tastes like what I remember the “real thing” to be.
When this is around, there’s no doubt. I crave a hot dog.
Can you freeze chili sauce?
This makes a big recipe. I like to let my sauce simmer all day in the slow cooker instead of the stove. It completely fills my 6-quart slow cooker You can always half recipe, but I recommend making a full recipe.
This chili sauce freezes well. Just portion it out in smaller containers, freeze, and you’re ready for game day, Friday, or whenever that chili craving hits.
How to Serve Hot Dog Chili Sauce
Not only does this hot dog chili sauce make an average hot dog like a gourmet sandwich, but spoon it over some french fries or a baked potato and you’ve got chili fries that rival the best.
Another idea for this chili sauce? Eat it on top of macaroni and cheese. This makes an amazingly wonderful combination!
If you like this recipe, you’ll love our chili recipe, which uses this sauce as a base. Yep…we like this sauce that much in our family.
Hot Dog Chili Sauce
This famous Hot Dog Chili Sauce is meaty, slightly sweet and full of flavor. Great on hot dogs, fries and as a chili base! Simmer it in the slow cooker to deepen the chili flavor.
Servings 30
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 pounds ground beef
- 4 small onions chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned into the cup and leveled)
- 38 ounces tomato sauce equals 2 15-oz cans and 1 8-oz can
- 30 ounces water
- 4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chili powder
- 1/2 cup chopped pimentos
- 3/4 cup sugar to taste
Instructions
- In a large stockpot (at least 6 quarts), brown hamburger, onions and garlic together, until the meat is totally cooked.
- Drain off any fat.
- Add flour to ground beef and mix well.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the stockpot. Mix well and simmer, uncovered, for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over hot dogs or fries!
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. You can also store the sauce in the freezer.
Notes
This makes a large pot full of chili sauce, which can be frozen in smaller amounts. Add less flour if you like your chili sauce a bit more runny. Add more or less sugar, depending on how sweet you like it!
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 308mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.9mg
Oh no. I just started a health food trend. Gonna have to make these chilli dogs & fries on my ‘cheat night!!! We just pinned this to our Comfort Food board, and thanks for the follow on Instragram and letting us discover your blog 🙂
This looks amazing!! I’m looking for a hot dog chili recipe to serve at a kids party — I think I’ll try this!! Thank you for posting!!
Thank you so much for posting this recipe. Not only do I have one great Chili Dog recipe, but I also use it for my chili base now!! Everyone loved this chili dog sauce!!
I believe they use the same recipe. I haven’t been to the Warren location for sometime since the Girard location is much closer. Actually went just a couple weeks ago, the kids love the chili cheese fries.
This looks yummy can’t wait to try it. Reminds me of The HotDog Shoppe and/or JibJab HotDog Shoppe. Pinned!
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Mmm
This sounds really good and I am going to make it. By the way, do you give out your recipe for Chili Powder?
I would love to have it too, if that is something you can do.
Thank you so much
Ellen
Could this be canned in a pressure canner…. have done a recipe similar (sloppy joes). Wasnt sure if anyone had tried. Freezer space is precious in our house and almost non existent…
This looks delicious! My husband LOVES chili dogs, so this will be a recipe to try. One question, should your recipe read “8 oz. can tomato PASTE” instead of sauce? Just checking. Thanks
How many hot dogs will this quantity serve?
Great recipe, followed exactly and turned out great. Have a freezer full for future use. Don’t pass this recipe up.
Looks like a “Yocco Hot Dog” from my area of PA. Great chili sauce. Has been around for over 60 years! Thanks for sharing.
This chili sauce looks great!
Stopping by from What’s Cooking Love. Pinned to my food board. Have a great day!
Hot Dogs are simply wonderful. Thanks. Fantastic post. Clickfoodsnearme
Our favorite too even though we live close enough to get the real thing! It’s just nice to freeze it in small containers and pull it out when you want. We definitely use less flour in ours – in fact, I think last time we left it out completely!