North Carolina Hot Dog Chili Recipe
A hot dog without good chili? Not happening in my kitchen!So, I give you my favorite recipe for a North Carolina hot dog. Yum city!The key is breaking down the beef until it’s smooth and fine, so every bite is packed with deep, seasoned goodness.I swear by a little vinegar to brighten things up, balancing out the richness of the meat.A small spoonful of sugar helps round out the tangy tomato base without making it sweet.This chili sticks to tradition—no beans, no chunky vegetables, just pure, spiced meat with a thick, saucy texture.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Onion chopped
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a medium pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until the meat is browned and the onion is soft.
- Stir in the tomato paste, ketchup, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar.
- Mix well to combine the flavors.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Feel free to adjust the chili powder to modify the heat level.
- Once the chili has thickened and flavors have melded together, remove from heat.
- Serve over hot dogs in buns.