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Classic hot dog chili on beef franks, loaded into buns on a white plate – easy homemade hot dog chili recipe

Hot Dog Chili Recipe – Classic Homemade Chili Sauce

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Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb. ground beef
  • - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • - 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • - 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • - 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • - 1 10¾ oz can tomato soup
  • - 1 can water use empty soup can
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • - Sugar to taste

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it up very fine.
  • Add all other ingredients to the skillet. Stir well.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Serve warm over hot dogs or hamburgers.

Notes

- Double the batch and freeze in small containers for easy weeknight meals.
- Use a potato masher for classic “fine” chili texture.
- For a little kick, add cayenne or hot sauce.