Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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½ medium onion, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
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1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp cumin
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Salt & pepper to taste
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½–1 cup beef broth or water
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Optional: 1 tsp brown sugar
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Optional: ½ cup cooked beans (pinto or kidney)
Instructions
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In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion. Drain fat.
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Add beef mixture to the crockpot. Stir in garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, spices, and broth.
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Cover and cook on LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours.
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Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning. Add more broth if too thick.
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Spoon over hot dogs in buns and garnish as desired.
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Notes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
Total Time: Up to 8 hours
Servings: 10 hot dogs
Cuisine: American
Category: Sauce, Dinner, Slow Cooker