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5 from 4 votes

Best Ever Chili Dog Recipe

These easy, hearty homemade chili dogs are the best!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chili dog, chili dog recipe
Servings: 20
Calories: 442kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 small green peppers, about 2 cups diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, about 1½ cups diced
  • 3 heaping tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef/turkey
  • 30 ounces diced tomatoes (two 15-ounce cans)
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 30 ounces water
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 30 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed (two 15-ounce cans)
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup masa flour
  • 20 hot dogs
  • 20 hot dog buns

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven, saute the diced peppers and onions until translucent, and they start to caramelize.
  • Add seasonings and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously. (Make sure they don’t burn.)
  • Add the ground meat and brown until just done. It’s okay if it still has some pink in it before you add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for about 15 minutes. Then add the drained beans.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Once it’s preheated, cook the hot dogs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  • In a small bowl, mix together ½ cup of water and masa. Add half of the mixture to the chili and stir until it dissolves. Then add the remaining masa and stir until it starts to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and serve over hot dogs and top with your favorite toppings!

Notes

  • If you’re feeding a smaller crowd, you can easily cut the recipe in half.
  • Make sure to keep stirring once you add the seasonings so that they don't burn.
  • Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your hot dogs at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1079mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 7mg