I think we can all agree on one thing. And that is this…no dog deserves to be naked. Nakedness is illegal. Unless you live in a nudist colony…which isn’t all bad because, less laundry. It ain’t a hot dog without chili. If you think otherwise, that’s okay…sometimes, you’re wrong. Admitting it is the first step to dressing your dog.
I’ve been making this hot dog chili for most of my adult life. I got the recipe from my friend Kendra’s mom at a cookout after Barry and I were first married. I couldn’t stop eating it…it was rather embarrassing.
Don’t forget, what you eat standing up doesn’t count.
I could have called it Kendra’s Mom’s Crock Pot Hot Dog Chili. But, that’s too long to fit on a pinnable image. So, we’ll just say “Thanks, Kendra’s mom!” and call it good.
For hot dog chili (that’s chili for hot dogs, and not chili made from hot dogs…because I know I confused some of you over on Instagram) you need two things:
- NO BEANS! Seriously. If it has beans in it, it’s for a bowl, not a dog.
- The right consistency. Which you’ll get by crocking for hours.
If you don’t feel like making this in your crock pot, that’s okay. We can still be friends. Just simmer it on the stove for an hour or two and you’ll be good.
This recipe freezes GREAT! Since you’re making four pounds at once, you’ll be able to freeze what you don’t use. I just freeze in small containers (and label them because frozen chili looks like unidentifiable dog food) and thaw as needed. It’s great to have for random cookouts that occur during the warm months.
Now, let’s cut the chit-chat. For real. Give you the recipe. Thanks, Kendra’s mom!
Crock Pot Hot Dog Chili
Ingredients
- 3 lbs ground beef I often use ground venison
- 1 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 1 large onion chopped finely
- 2 cups ketchup yes, cups
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1-2 cups water depending on how saucy you want it (start with one and add more as desired)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and sausage with the chopped onion.
- Drain excess grease.
- Place meat mixture in crock pot (I use at least a 4-quart size) and add ketchup, chili powder, and water. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
This looks like my version of sloppy joe except for the sausage. Is it similar in taste?
No, this doesn’t taste like my sloppy joe recipe….but I use the recipe from Five Heart Home. http://www.fivehearthome.com/2015/01/13/homemade-sloppy-joes/
Perfect summertime dogs served up with your delightful humor! Thank you Stacy!
You’re welcome! 🙂
I’m with you on the beans, btw!!
This looks delicious! I’m starting a whole30 tomorrow. I wonder if I can adapt this?
I have no idea…I’m not knowledgeable about Whole 30. I’ve never done it before. But I know Jessica over at Good Cheap Eats has done it and might have one that would work.
HAHA! When I clicked the link to this recipe, my “net nanny” gave me a warning. Why, you ask? It listed the concern as: nudity. You, and your “no dog should be NAKED” …….. cracks me up!
Well, I have been told that I am very inappropriate…so maybe that’s why. LOL
Hi Stacy: thank to you and Kendra’s mom. I’m going to have 2 happy, happy, happy chili dog fiends. Trish
Yes! Thank you, Kendra’s mom!
I couldn’t eat this to save my life.. Tummy issues. However…just reading your wonderful wit makes me want to hang out with you while you dive in to see the joy on your face. My “I couldn’t stop eating it at a party moment” was pumpkin roll. They tell me I ate the whole thing. I was pregnant with my daughter. To this day she insists on it every thanksgiving…just sayin’
Well, I have to admit, I’m a pumpkin roll lover too. With coffee.
What is a good hotdog brand? I’ve tried the Applegate brand and couldn’t stand the taste! Also how about a breakfast sausage that isn’t full of yucky ingredients?
I like Grillman’s Black Angus Uncured Beef Franks. Good taste, few ingredients, no added nitrates/nitrites.
We like beef franks too!
Our Kroger has several brands of hot dogs that are nitrate free. But, I’ll just keep it real and say our family loves the Ballpark Beef franks. Ha! 🙂 We also love turkey hot dogs.
Where is the link to save this to Pinterest? I don’t see it. (Doesn’t mean it’s not there–I’m sleep-deprived)
If you scroll over the photos, you’ll see a pin button in the upper left corner.
Your emails are hilarious and I do miss when I don’t hear from you but I know you have a few (choke) things going on with your little ones plus one about to pop.
Just stay healthy and happy. You are worth waiting for!
That one already popped. LOL 🙂
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGFVJhbRnkZ/?taken-by=humoroushomemaking
This sounds so good. I will have to try it. Posting to Pinterest right now.
Thank you, Julia!