Hot Dog Chili with Beans

A hearty, flavorful hot dog chili made with lean ground beef, chili sauce, kidney beans, and bold extras like buffalo wing sauce and lemon juice. Perfect for loading onto buns and topping with cheese and onions.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword beef chili for hot dogs, chili dog recipe with beans, chili sauce hot dog topping, Hot Dog Chili, hot dog chili with beans

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

large skillet For cooking the ground beef.
large pot or grill. For cooking the hot dogs.
measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient measurements.

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef (93/7)
1 bottle (12 oz.) chile sauce
1 can (8 oz.) kidney beans drained and rinsed (look for a small can or use half of a regular sized can)
1 pouch (1 oz.) chili seasoning
1/2 cup water
2 tbsps. buffalo wing sauce
2 tbsps. yellow mustard
2 tsps. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. onion powder
8 beef hot dogs
8 hot dog buns
shredded, extra sharp cheddar cheese
chopped white onion

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef.
1 lb. lean ground beef (93/7)
Add the chili sauce, kidney beans, chili seasoning, water, buffalo wing sauce, mustard, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
1 bottle (12 oz.) chile sauce, 1 can (8 oz.) kidney beans, 1 pouch (1 oz.) chili seasoning, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsps. buffalo wing sauce, 2 tbsps. yellow mustard, 2 tsps. Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp. onion powder
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until thickened.
While the chili simmers, cook the hot dogs according to the package directions (boil, grill, air fry—your choice).
8 beef hot dogs
Place each hot dog in a bun. Spoon chili over the top and finish with cheese and chopped onion.
8 hot dog buns, shredded, extra sharp cheddar cheese, chopped white onion

Notes

Nutritional info reflects the chili only and does not include hot dogs, buns, cheese, or any toppings.
I always layer mine dog → chili → cheese → onion. That’s the move.
Use lean beef so the chili doesn’t get greasy.
The buffalo sauce adds a tangy depth, not much heat—don’t skip it.
Add a splash of water if it thickens too much while simmering.
Leftover chili’s great on fries, baked potatoes, or straight from the fridge with a spoon.
This freezes really well—just keep it separate from the buns and dogs.

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