Crockpot Hot Dog Chili
A simple, flavorful slow-cooked hot dog chili that’s rich, savory, and perfect for topping hot dogs, burgers, fries, or nachos. No beans, no fuss—just pure comfort.
- 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10 preferred
- ½ cup water
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder adjust to taste
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder or 1 tbsp minced onion
Brown ground beef with water in a skillet, breaking it into fine crumbles.
Drain grease and move the beef to your slow cooker.
Mix in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, chili powder, salt, pepper, sugar, and onion powder.
Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2½ hours, stirring if needed.
Stir well and spoon over hot dogs, fries, burgers, or nachos.