Slow Cooker Chili Dogs
Make easy Slow Cooker Chili Dogs all in one POT in just a few hours, these are topped with a delicious beef chili, cheese, and onions!
Looking for the perfect hot dogs? Look no further than this easy and delicious recipe for Slow Cooker Chili Dogs, perfect for game night or a weeknight meal!
If you want the BEST meal to eat outside on a relaxing evening after a busy week then these Slow Cooker Chili Dogs are just the right choice! These are hearty and made in just about 3 to 4 hours all right in the slow cooker.
Chili Dogs and sitting outside just go together in my opinion, follow them up with S’mores by the fire or this amazing S’mores Dip!
This dish combines a beef chili with tomato flavor along with all beef hot dogs and it all cooks together right in the slow cooker allowing the flavors to soak in. It’s best topped with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, onion, and mustard.
What do you need for Slow Cooker Chili Dogs?
- Onion
- Ground Beef
- Beef Broth
- Crushed Tomatoes
- Garlic
- Chili Powder
- Ketchup
- Onion Powder
- Toppings – Buns, Shredded Cheese, Onion, Mustard, Relish, Ketchup
These are naturally gluten-free, but be sure to use a gluten-free hot dog bun or serve with Fritos or Corn Chips for a Frito Chili Pie!
Variations of Slow Cooker Chili Dogs:
- Make it Spicy – Add diced jalapenos, hot sauce, or red pepper flakes to the chili.
- Make it Cheesy – Add Colby Jack cheese into the slow cooker for the last 15 minutes to melt into the chili and hot dogs.
- Mix it Up – Instead of hot dog buns, serve it with Fritos as a Frito Chili Pie or serve over cooked fries for Chili Cheese Fries.
Tips for Making this Recipe:
Remember that this chili is not spicy at all, so if you do want additional spice added, be sure to add it in.
This chili is also made without beans, but you can add chili beans if you prefer.
When cooking the ground beef, be sure to use a meat chopper to finely chop the ground beef as it cooks. This way the meat is very fine when serving on top of the hot dogs.
The ground beef mixture and hot dogs will all be cooked together in the slow cooker, making it easy to grab a hot dog and top immediately with the chili and toppings of your choice.
How do you store leftovers?
Once the mixture has fully cooled, pour into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
When ready to reheat, use a microwave-safe dish and reheat in the microwave for about 1 minute or until your preferred temperature.
Slow Cooker Chili Dogs are the ultimate comfort food, especially during the fall season. These are great while hosting a party to watch the latest football game or just to enjoy family time on the back patio!
Ingredients
To Serve:
Steps
- 1
In a medium-sized skillet on medium-high heat on the stove, brown the ground beef, when it's almost done, add in the diced onion and continue to cook until the onions are translucent and the ground beef is browned. It's best to use a meat chopper as you cook the ground beef so that it is fine enough to add right on top of the hot dogs.
- 2
Pour the ground beef mixture into the 6-quart slow cooker.
- 3
Pour in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes, mixing up the ground beef.
- 4
Crush the garlic clove and add to the beef mixture along with the chili powder, ketchup, and onion powder.
- 5
Stir the mixture well and add in the hot dogs, making sure some of the mixture is coating the hot dogs.
- 6
Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours.
- 7
When ready to serve, add the hot dog to the bun, top with the chili mixture from the slow cooker, and any additional toppings such as diced onions and cheese.
- 8
Serve.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 357
- Carbs
- 16 g
- Protein
- 18 g
- Fat
- 25 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 1237 mg
- Sugar
- 10 g
Estimates for one serving.
Filed under Recipes Gluten Free Main Dish Fall Food Favorites Slow Cooker
