Great Hotdog Chili Sauce Recipe

This Great Hotdog Chili Sauce brings the perfect blend of smoky, savory, and spicy flavor with a touch of sweetness — just the way a good chili sauce should be. Made with Blazing Star BBQ’s award-winning rubs and sauces, it’s rich, hearty, and incredibly versatile. Serve it over hotdogs, nachos, or fries for a crowd-pleasing comfort food experience.

📋Quick Recipe Card

🛒Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp Blazing Star Reaper Rub
• 1 tablespoon Bear and Burton's W Sauce or Fireshire
  
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: dash of hot sauce for extra heat

🔥Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it starts to brown. Break it apart into fine crumbles.
2. Add onions and garlic: Stir in diced onions and minced garlic, cooking until the onions become soft and translucent.
3. Season and simmer: Add Rub, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir to evenly coat the meat with seasonings.
4. Add liquids: Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
5. Simmer low and slow: Reduce heat and let the chili sauce simmer uncovered for about 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens to your desired consistency.
6. Add BBQ flavor: Stir in Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce for that sweet-smoky BBQ depth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
7. Serve hot: Spoon over grilled hotdogs, burgers, or fries — and watch it disappear fast!

💡Pro Tips

• For a smoother texture, use a potato masher to break down the meat while simmering.
• This chili sauce freezes beautifully — store in portions for quick weeknight meals.
• Add a spoonful of Blazing Star Reaper Rub if you love a serious kick!

🛒Shop the Flavors

• Blazing Star Reaper Rub
• Blazing Star BBQ Original Sauce