Hot Dog Chili Sauce - Hot Dog Chili - The BEST Hot Dog Chili Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Homemade puree can be fresher and healthier, while canned options are budget-friendly.

Brown 1 pound of 80/20 ground beef in a skillet.

Drain the grease from the browned beef.

Add 1 minced yellow onion to the beef and stir.

Add the following spices: 2 tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tbsp granulated onion, 1 tbsp granulated garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp oregano, and 2 tbsp brown sugar.

Pour in 6 oz of beer and 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar.

Add 1 (14.2 oz) can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and stir everything together.

Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours over medium-low heat until thickened.

Taste the chili to check for flavor and consistency.

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