Hot Dog Chili

This bean-free Hot Dog Chili is thick, hearty, and full of flavor from a perfect blend of spices and a little chipotle pepper. Use it to make homemade chili dogs and customize them to suit your taste.

Course beef main meal

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 179kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
¾ cup low-sodium beef broth
1 chipotle pepper, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
⅓ cup ketchup

Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
About halfway through the browning process, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and ketchup.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.

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