Description
Hearty crockpot hot dog chili brings classic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Rich meaty flavors meld together slowly, promising a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Base and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine ground beef and ground pork in a large mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of meats for consistent flavor and texture.
- Sprinkle all dry spices over the meat mixture, carefully folding and mixing to guarantee uniform seasoning coverage.
- Transfer the seasoned meat blend into the crockpot, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom of the cooking vessel.
- Pour tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and water directly over the meat, gently stirring to integrate all liquid components without disrupting the meat’s texture.
- Incorporate brown sugar by sprinkling it across the surface, allowing it to slowly dissolve and enhance the chili’s depth of flavor.
- Cover the crockpot and set to low heat, allowing the chili to simmer and develop rich flavors for 6-7 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- During the last hour of cooking, taste and adjust seasonings if needed, breaking down any larger meat chunks with a wooden spoon to create a smoother consistency.
- Once cooking is complete, let the chili rest for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly before serving.
Notes
- Meat Mixing Technique: Blending ground beef and pork creates a richer, more complex flavor profile that elevates traditional hot dog chili.
- Spice Distribution Trick: Gently fold spices into meat to prevent clumping and ensure every bite delivers consistent seasoning.
- Low and Slow Cooking Magic: Extended crockpot time allows flavors to develop deeply, transforming simple ingredients into a mouthwatering chili.
- Texture Perfection: Breaking down meat chunks during the final cooking hour helps achieve a smoother, more cohesive chili consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg