Crockpot Hot Dog Chili

Ingredients

• 1 pound hot dogs, sliced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons homemade chili seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Diced green onions
• Sour cream
• Pickled jalapeños

Instructions

1. In your slow cooker, combine the sliced hot dogs, ground beef, kidney beans, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, and beef broth.
2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic into the mixture.
3. Sprinkle in the homemade chili seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using.
4. Stir everything together until well combined.
5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Once the chili has thickened and the flavors melded, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve the chili hot, ladled into bowls, and topped with your favorite classic chili toppings like shredded cheddar cheese and diced green onions.