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Hot Dog Chili

This bean-less Hot Dog Chili Recipe is loaded with crispy bacon and ground beef. It's perfect served on hot dogs or hamburgers, over nachos or fries, or even mixed into mac and cheese!
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, chili dog, ground beef
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 341kcal
Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 strips raw bacon
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (12 oz) bottle beer I used an IPA
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup relish
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Cooked hot dogs, hot dog buns, grated cheddar cheese, diced onion, pickle relish, mustard, etc. for serving

Instructions

  • Place bacon in a single layer into a large stockpot.
  • Turn heat to medium/medium-high and cook until crispy.
  • Remove bacon, crumble and set aside, but leave the grease.
  • To the hot grease, add in ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook, breaking up the beef as you go, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Drain the grease.
  • Return the stockpot to the heat and stir in beer, broth, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, relish, brown sugar, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Bring to a simmer and simmer uncovered, stirring regularly, for 20 minutes or until thickened to your liking.
  • Stir in bacon, taste and re-season, if necessary, then serve on top of hot dogs with toppings of choice and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 4mg