Best HOT DOG CHILI Recipe EVER! | Easy HOT DOG SAUCE for Cook-Outs & BBQ's!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: crushed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes provide a fresher taste, while diced tomatoes are often cheaper.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Cayenne adds heat without extra calories, while paprika is a milder, cheaper option.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon cubes are a cost-effective alternative.

Start with a large pot on the stovetop with 3 lbs of ground beef.

Add 2 cups of beef broth to the pot.

Cook the beef over medium heat, mashing it with a meat masher or potato masher to achieve a fine texture.

Remove the pot from heat and drain the beef to reduce greasiness.

Return the pot to the stovetop and add 1 tbsp of salt and 2 tsp of black pepper; adjust pepper to taste.

Add 1 tbsp of onion powder and 1 tbsp of cumin to the pot.

Stir in 1/3 cup of chili powder, 2 tbsp of sugar, 1/2 cup of ketchup, 1 tbsp of mustard, and a 5 oz can of tomato sauce.

Add 1 cup of beef broth and stir well to combine all ingredients.

Let the mixture simmer for about 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.

Adjust the consistency by adding more broth for a wetter chili or simmering longer for a thicker chili.

Cooking Techniques

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