Hotdog Chili
This Hot Dog Chili is a smooth, savory, diner-style topping made with finely crumbled beef, warm spices, and slow-simmered flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup onion grated
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Maggi seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt or to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the grated onion until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook briefly.
- Add ground beef and break into fine crumbles with a potato masher. Brown completely and drain excess grease.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, Worcestershire, Maggi, tomato paste, broth, and salt.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Grating the onion instead of chopping gives you flavor without chunks.
- A potato masher creates a signature fine texture better than a spoon.
- If the chili gets too thick, stir in a splash of broth.
- Letting it rest for 10 minutes before serving improves flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 18gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 903mgPotassium: 453mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1281IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
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