Smoked Hot Dog Chili

A smooth, sweet-and-savory sauce with diced veggies and a homemade seasoning, this Smoked Hot Dog Chili will change the way you eat hot dogs.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Barbecue, Comfort Food

Keyword: Smoked Hot Dog Chili

Servings: hot dogs

Author: Susie Bulloch

Preheat the smoker. Set your favorite smoker to 275 degrees F with a mild wood, like a fruit wood.
Heat the oil. In a large pot or cast-iron pan (that can be transferred to your smoker), heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat until it is shimmering.
1 Tablespoon avocado oil
Add the aromatics. Add in most of your chopped onions (reserve some for topping the hot dogs later) and bell peppers, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions are slightly translucent and the peppers start to soften.
1 yellow onion, 1 orange bell pepper
Add the meat. Add in the ground beef and the garlic and cook for 3-5 more minutes, breaking apart the ground beef into small pieces with your spoon or spatula. Cook until the ground beef is cooked through.
1 pound ground beef, 3 cloves garlic
Add liquids and seasonings. Carefully pour in the crushed tomatoes and sprinkle in the seasoning. Stir to thoroughly incorporate, then add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, ¼ cup Homemade Chili Seasoning, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Smoke the chili. Place your smoker-friendly pan or skillet on the grates, close the lid, and smoke for 25-30 minutes. Everything is cooked, so you’re just adding smoky flavor.
Serve and enjoy. Spoon over hot dogs and top with reserved diced onions and some finely-shredded cheddar cheese, and enjoy!
8 jumbo all-beef hot dogs, 8 hot dog buns, medium cheddar cheese, green onions

Homemade Chili Seasoning

Hey Grill Hey Fiesta Rub