Jump to Recipe SaveSaved! Pin Recipe This Hot Dog Chili Sauce is rich, beefy, and perfectly seasoned, designed to cling to the bun.It's the kind of comfort food that brings back memories of summer cookouts, football games, and backyard gatherings.Pure Nostalgia!  Make a batch ahead of time and store it in the fridge or freezer—it reheats beautifully, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or planning quick weeknight dinners.

It's a little tangy, a little spicy, and totally delicious.  It's easy to make and simmers away on the stove while you prep the rest of your toppings.Whether you're a mustard-and-onions purist or like yours piled high with cheese.Serve it alongside classic toppings like shredded cheese, diced onions, or pickled jalapeños, and let everyone build their dream hot dog.

Ingredient Notes These notes are here to help make this recipe a success; they cover some but not all ingredients.For a complete ingredient list, check out the recipe card below.Oil: Any neutral oil will work here.

I use canola or vegetable oil.Ground/minced beef: Go for ground/minced beef with some fat content; it will help the sauce have that rich mouthfeel. I typically buy 85% beef/15% fat.If you purchase lean beef, the finished sauce will taste drier.

Onion flakes: Since we want the hot dog chili sauce to be a thick sauce that clings to the bun, everything needs to be finely chopped.Onion flakes add an excellent onion flavor without the n

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