Hot Dog Chili Sauce
Print PinServings: 12 portions (for 12 hot dogs or 12 chili cheese baked potatoes)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can crushed or diced tomatoes 14.1 oz can
- 1 cup beef broth or water + beef stock cube
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 medium yellow onion brown onion
- 2 tbsp mild chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika preferably smoked sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar to mellow the acidity of the canned crushed tomatoes.
Instructions
- To a large pot over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, after about 30 seconds, add the onion and the salt. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until lightly softened.
- Add the ground beef and sauté, stirring from time to time, until the ground beef is browned (about 6-7 minutes) and the liquid evaporates. Then, add the minced garlic and all the spices (paprika, cumin, chili powder, black pepper). Stir to lightly toast the spices and garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of sugar (to slightly mellow the acidity of the canned tomatoes).
- Bring to a simmer and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- To make the sauce slightly creamier and a bit smoother, you can take an immersion blender and run it in the chili sauce a few times. Once it's ready, taste it and add more salt if necessary.
Notes
This chili dog sauce recipe makes enough sauce for 12 hot dogs or 12 baked potatoes.