Southern West Virginia Hot Dog Chili Sauce: A Flavorful Tradition
A classic, smooth-textured chili sauce perfect for topping hot dogs. Slightly sweet, mildly spiced, and rich in flavor. A must-try for authentic West Virginia-style hot dogs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2h 30min
- Total Time: 2h 40min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, Appalachian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2–3 cups water
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into fine crumbles.
- Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, dried onion, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Add water, ensuring the beef is submerged, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook uncovered on low heat for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over grilled hot dogs with mustard, onions, and coleslaw for an authentic West Virginia-style hot dog. | | Notes | – Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing red pepper flakes.
- For a finer texture, blend a portion of the sauce.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months
Nutrition
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g