Jeff’s Classic Hot Dog Chili
Jeff’s Classic Hot Dog Chili brings a rich, meaty sauce with a gentle heat and a touch of sweetness that clings perfectly to hot dogs. Smooth and bean-free, it highlights tomato, chili powder, and a hint of Worcestershire for depth. Ideal for cookouts, game days, or a quick weeknight dinner when you want a nostalgic chili-topped dog.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jeff’s Classic Hot Dog Chili, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 17
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Add the ground beef and water to a large saucepan; use a potato masher to break the beef apart.
- 3
Mix in the tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, salt, black pepper, sugar, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until the beef is cooked and the chili thickens, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Serve over hot dogs and enjoy.
- Calories 229.18 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 13.43 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 8.48 g 3%
- Total Fat 15.22 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 6.16 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 54.15 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 311.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 0.87 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 6.09 g --
- Added Sugars 4.88 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 19.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 83.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 37.09 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 2.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jeff's Classic Hot Dog Chili is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Ground Beef, and Ketchup. Each serving provides about 229.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jeff’s Classic Hot Dog Chili made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Ground Beef, Ketchup, Onion Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jeff’s Classic Hot Dog Chili?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 229.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jeff’s Classic Hot Dog Chili easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Jeff’s Classic Hot Dog Chili healthy?
- Jeff’s Classic Hot Dog Chili has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 229.18 calories and 13.43 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 311.52 mg (14% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.16 g (31% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.88 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Sulfites, Corn, Tomatoes 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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