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Chili Dog Topping Sauce

Chili Dog Topping Sauce

Smooth meaty chili dog topping sauce with classic chili spices for hot dogs and fries
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8

INGREDIENTS

Meat Base

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced.

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional.

Thickener Optional

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water.

INSTRUCTIONS

Brown and Build Sauce

  • brown ground beef in a saucepan over medium heat while breaking it very fine
  • add onion and cook until softened
  • add garlic and cook briefly
  • stir in chili powder cumin paprika mustard brown sugar Worcestershire salt pepper and cayenne until fragrant.

Simmer and Finish

  • add tomato sauce ketchup and water and stir well
  • bring to a gentle simmer then reduce heat to low and simmer until saucy and flavors meld stirring occasionally
  • for a smoother topping mash with a potato masher or pulse briefly with an immersion blender
  • if thicker sauce is desired stir in cornstarch mixed with cold water and simmer until thickened then adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

1. For ultra fine texture use a potato masher while browning 2. add more water for a thinner pourable sauce 3. substitute ground turkey for beef if desired 4. increase chili powder for deeper flavor or cayenne for heat 5. store refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g