Mom's Homemade Hot Dog Chili Or Sloppy Joes Recipe

Get ready for a taste of home! This recipe, passed down from my mom after years of begging, is ridiculously versatile. Use it as a zesty topping for juicy hot dogs (think North Carolina-style with slaw and mustard!), or pile it high on hamburger buns for the ultimate sloppy joes. This easy 10-minute recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, cookouts, and picnics – easily doubled for a crowd!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 280.8 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.6 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mom's Homemade Hot Dog Chili Or Sloppy Joes

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How to Make Mom's Homemade Hot Dog Chili Or Sloppy Joes

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet.
  3. Reduce heat to low, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through and flavors have melded. Stir occasionally.
  4. Serve immediately over hot dogs, topped with coleslaw and mustard (for a classic North Carolina hot dog), or on hamburger buns for delicious sloppy joes.
  5. Yields approximately 10 hot dog servings or 4 hearty sloppy joes. Easily doubles for larger gatherings!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

25g

Carbs

5g