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hot dog chili recipe

A hearty and flavorful chili perfect for topping hot dogs, made with ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Meat and Beans
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
Spices and Seasonings
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Liquids
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 cup beef broth

Method
 

Cook the Meat
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes and beef broth. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Beans
  1. Stir in the kidney beans and black beans. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
Serve
  1. Serve the chili hot over cooked hot dogs, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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