As summer comes to a boil here in Sunny Florida we are always looking for ways to not overheat our homes and enjoy our days. These Grilled Hot Dogs are smothered in a TASTY slightly Spicy Chili Dog Sauce , with Sharp Cheddar , and Vidalia Onions . This lovely Spicy but not overly hot Chili Dog Sauce ; is easily made in your crock pot overnight — or during the day when you are enjoying your Summer Family Time.
Ingredients needed
1/2 to 3/4 pound ground beef lean ground beef
1 small onion minced
9 ounces of tomato paste
12 ounces of tomato sauce
1 quarts water
3 tablespoons Hot Sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Other ingredients needed
- Deli style Hot Dog Buns
- Diced Vidalia onions
- Beef Hot Dogs, grilled
- grated cheddar cheese
Directions
In a skillet brown lean ground beef till it is completely done, and longer has any pink uncooked areas. Break up in small pieces with spatula . Drain if needed.
In large Crock Pot add tomato paste , sauce , water, hot sauce ,garlic powder, chili powder, white vinegar , cumin , black pepper and salt. Once you have added the other ingredients you will now add ground beef, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce .
Cover and cook in crock pot overnight (8 hours) on low.
Notes – If the sauce is not the desired thickness you may add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch if needed.
Assembly
Place grilled Hot Dogs on Deli style bun , spoon Spicy Chili Dog Sauce over hot dogs , add diced onions.
Well I really wish it was summer here too! Darn winter…! I love that this can be chucked in the slow cooker! It sounds super delicious too!
I do not often eat beef, and have made this with ground Turkey too.
This looks wonderful. My husband would love me if I made this for dinner one night!
Thanks so much! Nothing like a good chili dog and a cold beer!!
Chili Dogs are a favorite of mine and your sauce looks wonderful! Your place at our table is very special and thanks so much for sharing your wonderful food with all of us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a fantastic week and come back real soon!
Miz Helen
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Great idea for summer I really enjoy a good chili dog. Glad I found this!
Thank you so much glad you enjoyed the recipe!!!
OK – I can’t even believe you didn’t invite me over for chili dogs. Is there another way to even eat them? I’m not sure! Pinning and stumbling. 🙂
Chili dogs are awesome! You know you’re welcome anytime!
The chili dog sauce sounds so delicious. I love the idea of making it in the slow cooker the day before. I love planning ahead and having everything ready. Pinned and shared.
Thank you Joanne I swear this Crock Pot Spicy Chili Dog Sauce and Grilled Hot Dogs recipe so so easy! I am glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Can you freeze this chili sauce?
Yes you sure can! It freezes well!