Southern West Virginia Hot Dog Chili Sauce

Posted on 2025-08-10

Perfect comfort food with hotdogs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2-3 cups water
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

1. Brown the Beef:
2. In a large skillet or saucepan, add the ground beef. Break it apart with a wooden spoon over medium heat.
3. Add Seasonings and Water:
4. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, dried minced onion, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
5. Pour in 2-3 cups of water, ensuring the beef is fully covered.
6. Simmer Slowly:
7. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
8. Let it cook uncovered on low heat for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the beef to soften into a fine texture.
9. Add Ketchup, Brown Sugar, and Worcestershire Sauce:
10. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
11. Final Simmer:
12. Continue simmering for another 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
13. Serve:
14. Spoon the hot dog chili sauce over freshly grilled hot dogs, topped with mustard, onions, and slaw for a true Southern WV-style hot dog.

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