Chef's Tool

Beginner

Southern West Virginia Hot Dog Chili Sauce

Perfect comfort food with hotdogs

Prep15m
Cook4h
Yield4
🛒 Add Ingredients to Amazon Cart

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2-3 cups water
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

Method

  1. Brown the Beef:
  2. In a large skillet or saucepan, add the ground beef. Break it apart with a wooden spoon over medium heat.
  3. Add Seasonings and Water:
  4. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, dried minced onion, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Pour in 2-3 cups of water, ensuring the beef is fully covered.
  6. Simmer Slowly:
  7. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  8. Let it cook uncovered on low heat for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the beef to soften into a fine texture.
  9. Add Ketchup, Brown Sugar, and Worcestershire Sauce:
  10. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  11. Final Simmer:
  12. Continue simmering for another 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
  13. Serve:
  14. Spoon the hot dog chili sauce over freshly grilled hot dogs, topped with mustard, onions, and slaw for a true Southern WV-style hot dog.

More to Crave