The BEST Hot Dog Chili (SERIOUSLY!)

Name: The BEST Hot Dog Chili (SERIOUSLY!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small onion, diced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 6-oz can tomato paste; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 1 lb lean ground chuck (90/10 or leaner)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:1h

The Coney Island style recipe for fine, tender meaty chili sauce perfect for Chili Dogs and Chili Cheese Fries – ‘The One’, the BEST recipe – that took me almost a decade to perfect!

Updated at: Sat, 09 May 2026 19:07:58 GMT