Hot Dog Chili for Chili Dogs
Hot Dog Chili for Chili Dogs delivers a thick, clingy sauce that hugs each bite, layered with smoky bacon, ancho chile depth, and a gentle, steady heat. Tomato paste, mustard, and Worcestershire build classic chili-dog character, while masa harina finishes it with a scoopable body. Serve on grilled franks at cookouts, game days, or any casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hot Dog Chili for Chili Dogs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the ancho chiles into 1 cup of boiling water and let them soak until softened, about 15 minutes. While the chiles soak, add the bacon to a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pan.
- 2
Cook and stir the white and red onion in the bacon drippings with the bacon over medium heat with a pinch of salt until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the garlic and cook until softened, about 1 more minute. Pour in 3 cups of boiling water and stir in the beef chuck, mixing the meat with the water to break it apart. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste and beef bouillon granules until the granules dissolve; let the mixture simmer while you complete the remaining steps.
- 4
Add the soaked ancho chiles with their liquid, spicy brown mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and paprika to a blender and blend until smooth; pour the mixture into the chili. Use a little water to loosen any remaining mixture in the blender and pour that into the chili.
- 5
Bring the chili to a gentle boil over medium-low heat and stir in the kidney beans and masa harina. Reduce the heat to low; let it simmer until thick and the flavors have blended, at least 45 more minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. If the chili is too thin, stir in more masa harina.
- Calories 386.72 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 25.01 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 45.16 g 16%
- Total Fat 10.09 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.18 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 48.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 537.51 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 5.93 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 2.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 91.17 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 7.28 mg Good Source 40%
- Potassium 546.78 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 64.1 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 5.01 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hot Dog Chili for Chili Dogs is made with 21 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Bacon Fat, Beef Bouillon, and Bottled Water. Each serving provides about 386.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hot Dog Chili for Chili Dogs made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Bacon Fat, Beef Bouillon, Bottled Water, Chili Powder. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hot Dog Chili for Chili Dogs?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 386.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hot Dog Chili for Chili Dogs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hot Dog Chili for Chili Dogs healthy?
- Hot Dog Chili for Chili Dogs has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 386.72 calories and 25.01 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 537.51 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.18 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Sulfites, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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