In this post I’m sharing the recipe for Julia’s Southern Hot Dog Chili Sauce. It’s my signature hot do chili recipe and folks sure do love it!
I’ve loved hot dogs as long as I can remember. Hot dogs topped with good ole’ fashioned chili sauce! Some even go so far as to top that chili with a helping of coleslaw too.
How do you prefer topping your hot dog? Typically for myself it is chili, mustard and onions. Sometimes slaw on top. If I’m just having a chili bun though, which is a thing, it’s the bun with mayonnaise and chili.
Regardless of how you top them, hot dogs are a favorite for many.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
- 1/8 c Ketchup
- 1 tsp Hot Sauce
- ½ Medium Onion Minced (Keep the other half as a condiment for the Hot Dogs)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- ¼ c Beer (optional)
- 3-4 c Water
- ½ tsp Paprika
- Pinch Sugar
- 2 tbs Chili Powder
- 2 tbs Tomato Paste
Old Fashioned Hot Dog Chili Sauce
Cover the ground beef with water and break up the meat completely. Next, add the beer (if using), diced onion, Worcestershire, ketchup, hot sauce sauce and spices and start on Medium High to bring to a rapid boil.
Reduce and simmer. You can cook it down faster if needed on a higher temperature, just until most water is reduced. Stir occasionally.
When water is reduced, add tomato paste to thicken. Stir to incorporate.
Serve as a hot dog topping.
Leftover chili sauce freezes well.
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Julia's Southern Hot Dog Chili Sauce
Delicious Southern style hot dog chili sauce is the perfect topping for hot dogs. Everyone enjoys my signature recipe for hot dog chili and I know you will too.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
- 1/8 c Ketchup
- 1 tsp Hot Sauce
- ½ Medium Onion Minced (Keep the other half as a condiment for the Hot Dogs)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- ½ tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- ¼ c Beer (optional)
- 3-4 c Water
- ½ tsp Paprika
- Pinch Sugar
- 2 tbs Chili Powder
- 2 tbs Tomato Paste
Instructions
- Cover the ground beef with water and break up the meat completely. Next, add the beer (if using), diced onion, Worcestershire, ketchup, hot sauce sauce and spices and start on Medium High to bring to a rapid boil.
- Reduce and simmer. You can cook it down faster if needed on a higher temperature, just until most water is reduced. Stir occasionally.
- When water is reduced, add tomato paste to thicken. Stir to incorporate.
- Serve as a hot dog topping.
- Leftover chili sauce freezes well.
Notes
Please not that the seasonings will intensify as the liquid cooks away. Taste shortly before planning to serve then adjust seasonings if necessary.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
25Serving Size:
about a tablespoonAmount Per Serving: Calories: 81Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 153mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 8g
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Julia’s Southern Hot Dog Chili Sauce
Thank you for stopping by! I hope that you love this hot dog chili just as much as so many do. I get rave reviews for this chili recipe. If you like the old fashioned classic hot dog chili like Southern grandmothers used to make then you’ll love this one too.
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Amber Mikler
Tuesday 14th of March 2023
This is a really great topping for hot dogs. It was a real hit at our BBQ!
Julia Jordan
Thursday 16th of March 2023
I am so happy that you enjoyed it!
Dale
Monday 20th of February 2023
Julia, I made your chili sauce recipe yesterday exactly to your recipe and the color doesn't match your color of sauce at all. Mine looks like just plain cooked ground beef not a darker color? Also, it seems a little bland for some reason? Any thoughts?
Julia Jordan
Tuesday 21st of February 2023
Dale, Be sure to allow the liquid to really cook out and adjust seasonings again if needed near the end of cooking to suit your tastes. Also, I've found that the brand of chili powder does make a difference and recommend McCormick's chili powder.
Ken
Friday 13th of January 2023
Just saw your Southern hot dog chili recipe and am going to make it. We moved from the Upstate to Hilton Head Island and can’t find any good hot dog chili around here. I was raised in Clemson, notice you’re from Pickens.
My question is if I cook it longer and slower on low heat, will that give it more flavor? Or is time not important? Thanks!
Julia Jordan
Friday 13th of January 2023
Hi Ken, Cooking it longer and slow is great. As the liquid reduces, the seasonings concentrate for more flavor. I like to wait until the liquid is really low before adjusting any seasonings to suit personal tastes. I hope that y'all enjoy this chili for your hot dogs. ~Julia
William Bingham
Sunday 14th of August 2022
What’s the difference between chili sauce and “chili?” Also, can I just use Hormel (no beans)?
Julia Jordan
Monday 15th of August 2022
In this case, chili sauce and chili are the same thing. You can opt to use canned, of course, but there is no canned chili that tastes like homemade hot dog chili in my opinion. ~Julia
Leaha
Tuesday 5th of April 2022
Would it make a huge difference without the Worcestershire sauce?! I have everything but that. If so is there anything else I could use in its place! Super excited to try this tonight!!
Leaha
Tuesday 5th of April 2022
@Julia Jordan, thank you very much!!!
Julia Jordan
Tuesday 5th of April 2022
Nah, not a big deal at all, Leaha. Enjoy the recipe. ~Julia