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