10+ BUDGET FRIENDLY CHILI DOG DINNER RECIPES (2024)

FAQs

What's the best chili for chili dogs? ›

A smoother chili sauce with fine “grains” of ground beef / beef mince, rather than chunks like bolognese or chili con carne, works best for chili dogs. It's the Ben's Chili Bowl way! I've always wanted to replicate the Ben's chili sauce.

Each hot dog is topped with about 2 tablespoons of chili, so you'll need ¼ cup chili per person. For a crowd of 50, that's about 12 ½ cups of chili (or this recipe multiplied by 3). To serve 100, I would estimate about 24-25 cups of hot dog chili sauce (so multiply this recipe by 6).

They might seem like different names for the same style of hot dog, but Coney Island dogs are smothered with a meat sauce that's not exactly chili—plus onions and yellow mustard. Chili dogs can be topped with meat and bean chili as well as cheese or cheese sauce.

Instead of adding water to your chili, add some more flavor with chicken or beef broth, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, or even beet or wine. Each one of these options brings out different notes and levels of sweetness that will enhance your culinary creation.

Just start with a tablespoon of the flour, cornmeal, masa harina, or cornstarch whisked with a little water, add to your chili and simmer 10 more minutes or so. If it isn't as thick as you'd like, repeat and simmer 10 more minutes.

Create a quick and tasty meal with Chili Dogs With Cheese: beef franks in split buns, topped with heated HORMEL^® Chili No Beans, shredded cheese, and optional sliced green onions for a delightful dish ready in under 10 minutes.

Hot dogs and burgers: Budget two hot dogs and two burgers per person. If your dogs are smaller, bump up the estimate to three, just to be safe. Get a variety of condiments and toppings so everyone can customize their hot dogs and burgers.

What Is The Difference Between Hot Dog Sauce And Chili? Hot dog chili is often referred to as hot dog sauce or hot dog chili sauce. It has a thinner consistency than classic chili so it can easily be ladled over hot dogs. Hot dog chili is slightly sweeter and also doesn't generally have beans in it.

Detroit Chili is the original Coney Chili used by American Coney Island and some of the better Coney Islands throughout the city. The chili is concentrated. Heat it over the stove and add a cup of water and stir adding more or less water to your own taste.

What is hot dog chili sauce made of? ›

Hot Dog Chili Ingredients

Tomato products: You'll need tomato sauce and ketchup for the best flavor. Seasonings: The hot dog chili is seasoned with chili powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Worcestershire sauce: A dash of Worcestershire sauce takes the flavor up a notch.

What Is The Difference Between Hot Dog Sauce And Chili? Hot dog chili is often referred to as hot dog sauce or hot dog chili sauce. It has a thinner consistency than classic chili so it can easily be ladled over hot dogs. Hot dog chili is slightly sweeter and also doesn't generally have beans in it.

The answer is simply no. Sharing your food with pets, especially spicy foods, may cause more problems than you may realize. Spicy foods can be toxic for dogs and could cause stomach problems including pain, diarrhea, and gas. Spicy food can also cause excessive thirst, causing your dog to vomit.