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Home Run Hot Dog Chili

by Donya Mullins 28 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Home Run Hot Dog Chili is the ultimate topping for your grilled dogs, sausages, and burgers! This meaty, tangy, slightly sweet sauce is simmered in just the right combination of herbs and spices. It’s a winning recipe for your next cookout, BBQ or tailgate party!

Home Run Hot Dog Chili is the best topping for your grilled dogs. In a large stock pot sits this delicious chili made with ground beef, herbs and spices. Behind the pot of chili there are two grilled hot dogs topped with this incredible recipe!
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This past weekend, we celebrated the end of an era for my youngest son. Hunter graduated from high school this spring and that brought an end to his participation on the drumline. To honor the successes of the past year, and show a little love to the seniors, I organized a cookout for the students and their parents.

I got a text message from one of the kids, he had a favor to ask, a special request he said…could I please make my Hot Dog Chili? My heart melted. Of course, for him and the drumline, no problem!

This recipe is more of a sauce than what you normally think of as chili. It does not have beans like my Bloody Mary Chili or Award Winning Chili does. It’s a topping, plain and simple. To give it a special touch, once all of the ingredients simmer together for about 30 minutes, I let the chili cool a bit then use my immersion blender to breakdown the beef just a bit until I get a texture that perfect for ladling over a grilled hot dog.

Blue Steel Drum Line Cookout with Home Run Hot Dog Chili

We had a great evening sharing a meal, laughing, and telling stories. It all ended with lots of hugs and a few tears. These people know how to get me…every time. I sure am going to miss them but maybe, I’ll make a big batch of Home Run Hot Dog Chili and invite them over. I have a feeling, they’d be at my back door in no time.

Ingredients To Make Home Run Hot Dog Chili

This chili is so good! It’s rich and meaty with a smooth texture that doesn’t overpower the hot dog, burger, or sausage that you’re spooning it over. I use just the right amount of spice to simmer the ground beef and onions in so that deep flavor is developed.

  • Ground beef
  • Onion
  • Tomato paste
  • Garlic
  • Sugar
  • Mustard
  • Chili powder
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Celery salt
  • Cumin
  • Tomato sauce
  • Honey
  • Ketchup
Home Run Hot Dog Chili is the best topping for your grilled dogs. In a large stock pot sits this delicious chili made with ground beef, herbs and spices. Behind the pot of chili there are two grilled hot dogs topped with this incredible recipe!

How to Make Hot Dog Chili

  • In a heavy bottom pot, brown ground beef. Drain excess fat and add onions to pot, stir. Add in garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, pepper and cumin and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in celery salt, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, tomato sauce, honey and ketchup, stir. Add in water and stir.
  • Begin to bring chili up to a boil then reduce to simmer, continue cooking for approximately 30 minutes until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool 15 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender, carefully blend chili until meat chunks are broken down.
  • When ready to serve, heat chili either on stove or in a slow cooker
Two hot dogs sitting side by side on a piece of parchment paper, topped with this delicious, flavorful Home Run Hot Dog Chili and freshly diced onion.

People Often Ask…

Is Hot Dog Chili Freezer Friendly?

The answer is yes, my Homerun Hot Dog Chili is totally freezer friendly!

It’s super easy to store the leftovers for this recipe. You can keep this Hot Dog Chili in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Two hot dogs sitting side by side on a piece of parchment paper, topped with this delicious, flavorful Home Run Hot Dog Chili and freshly diced onion.

What to Serve With This Recipe…

  • Air Fryer Hot Dogs
  • Grilled Barbequed Hot Dogs
  • Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
  • Mediterranean Pasta Salad
  • Tomato Cucumber Salad
Home Run Hot Dog Chili is the best topping for your grilled dogs. Made with ground beef, herbs and spices for a savory recipe that's easy to make.
3.77 from 17 votes

Home Run Hot Dog Chili

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Extras, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
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Home Run Hot Dog Chili is the ultimate topping for your grilled dogs, sausages, and burgers! This meaty, tangy, slightly sweet sauce is simmered in just the right combination of herbs and spices. It's a winning recipe for your next cookout, BBQ or tailgate party!

Equipment

  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup onion – chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic – minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • â…“ cup ketchup
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • In a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, brown ground beef. When the meat is no longer pink, drain excess fat and add onions to pot, stir. Add in garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, pepper and cumin and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add celery salt, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, tomato sauce, honey and ketchup, stir. Add in water. Bring chili up to a boil then reduce to simmer. Cook for approximately 30 minutes sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool 15 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender, carefully blend chili until meat chunks are broken down. *You can also use a regular blender, making sure to blend in small batches to avoid getting burned.
  • When ready to serve, heat chili either on stove or in a slow cooker. Can be stored in refrigerator for 3 days or frozen up to 3 months.
Home Run Hot Dog Chili is the best topping for your grilled dogs. Made with ground beef, herbs and spices for a savory recipe that's easy to make.
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Home Run Hot Dog Chili is the best topping for your grilled dogs. Made with ground beef, herbs and spices for a savory recipe that's easy to make.
Home Run Hot Dog Chili is the best topping for your grilled dogs. Made with ground beef, herbs and spices for a savory recipe that's easy to make.
Home Run Hot Dog Chili is the best topping for your grilled dogs. Made with ground beef, herbs and spices for a savory recipe that's easy to make.
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  1. Twee

    November 6, 2022 at 8:51 am

    Entire family loved it! I made it just exactly as printed.
    We topped the dogs with onions and mustard – and everyone from grandkids to grandparents raves about it.
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Donya

      November 7, 2022 at 8:43 am

      Hey there!
      Wow! I am thrilled to hear that y’all enjoyed this recipe, getting rave reviews from both grandkids and grandparents is quite the achievement! Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your phenomenal rating, let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’m always happy to help!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  2. Kim Taylor

    September 20, 2022 at 3:09 pm

    This recipe is as close to perfect as it gets.

    Reply
    • Donya

      September 21, 2022 at 7:49 am

      Hey there Kim!
      My goodness, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, I couldn’t agree with you more! I hope you’ll check out my Carolina Slaw Dog recipe, it uses this chili and a creamy coleslaw recipe, it’s simple to make and super delicious. Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your fantastic rating, if you ever have any questions about a recipe, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Baltisraul

    August 16, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    Wish I would have seen this a few days ago. Just made a big batch of Skyline hot dog sauce. We love it but I was really hoping to try something new this time. But there is always Labor Day to grill some Hofman’s and Sabretts hot dogs with your recipe.

    Reply
    • Donya

      August 17, 2022 at 8:35 am

      Hey there Baltisraul!
      Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, it is the PERFECT addition to Hot Dog night! I completely agree with you, this recipe would be great to serve over Labor Day Weekend. If you’re looking for hot dog recipe inspiration, you should check out my Creamy Coleslaw recipe, I highly recommend pairing this chili with that coleslaw, it really is a match made in heaven! Thank you so much for all your support, if you ever have any questions about a recipe, feel free to reach out!
      ~Donya

      Reply
    • Jack B.

      March 24, 2023 at 2:37 pm

      I am eating an air fried Hofmann skin on beef frank dog as I read this.

      Reply
  4. Bob Jackson

    June 28, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    I will have to try this. My mother taught me to make hot dog chili. She used ground beef, ketchup, mustard, cider vinegar, finely chopped onions, chili powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, a few dashes of Tabasco, salt & pepper. A little water if to thick.

    Reply
    • Donya

      June 29, 2022 at 7:52 am

      Hey there Bob!
      It sounds like your mother really knew her stuff, my Hot Dog Chili uses almost the exact same ingredients, apart from the Tabasco but you can always add that little kick of spice! Let me know if you have any questions about the recipe, I’d be more than happy to help. Thank you so much for your interest in this Chili, I hope you’ll give it a try, I’d love to hear what you think!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. Butch Luedke

    June 24, 2022 at 5:44 pm

    To be honest, I wasn’t expecting this sauce to be this good. I made it as directed except; 1: I didn’t have tomato paste (I don’t think 1Tbls. would be missed). 2: Added water only at the end to reach the consistency I wanted, I only needed about 1/4 to 1/3 cup. Good recipe, I’d defiantly make it again.

    Reply
    • Donya

      June 27, 2022 at 9:24 am

      Hey there Butch!
      I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, it sounds like you made a delicious Hot Dog Chili. Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your rating, if you ever have any questions about a recipes I’d be more than happy to help!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  6. stony

    August 30, 2021 at 9:11 am

    Just like mine, well almost and just love some of the addition, always made mine by putting the water and burger together in the post to start and mash with potato masher, if you use low fat burger works perfect, and also use a little hot sauce but just a touch. One more note, if you simmer your dogs keep the sauce thinned out with the water from the pot with dogs, gives it a another dimension. Made mine yesterday and today here Donya sends it,, This is the best sauce ever for dogs., not over whelming with chili favor .

    Reply
    • Donya

      August 30, 2021 at 1:50 pm

      Hey there Stony!
      Thank you so very much for your phenomenal rating and your sweet words! I am so glad you like this recipe, great minds think alike as they say, though adding hot sauce is always a welcome addition! Thank you so much for your support, let me know if you ever have any questions about a recipe! I hope you have a great rest of your day!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  7. Lori

    April 26, 2021 at 10:20 am

    My family really enjoyed this chili dog sauce! It has replaced a 15yr old recipe for Coney Island sauce. I used Chipotle chili powder for a bit more heat and depth. The stick blender trick is wonderful to create the consistency we’ve always wanted.

    Reply
    • Donya

      April 27, 2021 at 8:09 am

      Hey!
      Thank you so much for your kind words of support! I am so glad that you and your family enjoyed this recipe, my boys always loved it too! Thank you for your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  8. Chris

    April 14, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    Good eats, second time making for our bbq, big hit!
    No cumin, not a spice I care for and the immersion blender does the trick!
    Looks like the canned but that’s where the similarity ends!
    Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Donya

      April 16, 2021 at 9:44 pm

      Hey Chris!
      Thank you so much for your terrific rating, I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  9. Shauna

    April 9, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    oh I love this chili dog recipe. My family loves this recipe it’s a keeper.

    Reply
    • Donya

      April 9, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Hey Shauna!
      Thanks so much for your lovely comment! I am so happy to hear this recipe got your family’s stamp of approval. Thank you for your support!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  10. Kristy P

    April 19, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    I made this vegetarian style with a few other substitutions, and it is awesome! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

    Reply
    • Meg

      July 2, 2022 at 7:47 pm

      Do you cover with lid while simmering or leave open?

      Reply
      • Donya

        July 3, 2022 at 10:11 am

        Hey there Meg!
        Thank you for your interest in this recipe, that’s a great question! I usually place the lid onto my pot while the Chili is simmering, but it’s completely up to you, you can also leave it uncovered and it won’t make a big difference. I hope this is helpful, let me know how everything turns out, I really hope you enjoy!
        ~Donya

        Reply
  11. Joi

    August 4, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    Delicious recipe and I love your personality!

    Reply
    • Donya

      August 4, 2019 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  12. Lane

    August 4, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    Consistency of final texture is important to me. I prefer to use the courser of the two disks on my Kitchen Aid food grinder. Much better control than blender, food processor, or immersion blender.

    Reply
  13. Marie

    August 2, 2019 at 10:32 pm

    Great!!!

    Reply
  14. Pam

    August 2, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    This Hot Dog Chili is just what I was looking for!

    Reply
  15. steph@Plainchicken.com

    June 29, 2019 at 12:48 am

    Perfect for our 4th of July cookout next week!

    Reply

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