Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- pepper, to taste
- optional - shredded cheddar cheese
- optional - chopped red onions
Note: Hot dog chili tends to be slightly sweeter than regular chili that you’d eat from a bowl. Also, it’s usually made with ketchup.
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, brown the garlic and onion. Cook until fragrant and light brown.
- Add the ground beef and cook until there's no more pink in the meat.
- Once the meat is just cooked, add in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cumin, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Let the chili simmer on medium-low and reduce for 15 minutes.
- Serve the chili on top of hot dogs and garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped red onions.
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Storage
- Up to 5 days refrigerated. Freezes well up to 3 months.
Variations
- Spicier — Add more chili powder or a diced jalapeño.
- Thicker — Simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
Added Aug 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 27, 2026