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A W Chili Dog Sauce Recipe

Elevate your next cookout with this incredible A-W Chili Dog Sauce recipe! This rich and flavorful sauce is perfect for topping your favorite hot dogs, burgers, or even fries. Easy to make and even better frozen for later, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again. Get ready for flavor explosions!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 195 mins
Calories 61.6 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 2.3 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for A W Chili Dog Sauce

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How to Make A W Chili Dog Sauce

  1. Finely chop 1 large onion. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the browned beef and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can of chili beans (undrained), 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for at least 1 hour, or up to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be!
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more brown sugar for sweetness, cayenne for heat, or Worcestershire for umami depth.
  6. Serve immediately over your favorite hot dogs or burgers, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

5g

Carbs

1g

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