Pressure Cooker Old Fashioned Chili Dog Sauce
Pressure Cooker Old Fashioned Chili Dog Sauce is a hearty and flavorful topping that elevates your hot dogs to BBQ greatness. Packed with savory ground beef, aromatic spices, and a rich tomato base, this sauce is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in. Serve it over grilled hot dogs, nachos, or even baked potatoes for a delicious meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce (no salt added)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the pressure cooker to sauté mode. Add oil and cook the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Mix in chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Seal the lid and set the cooker to high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow natural steam release for 5 minutes before performing a quick release.
- Stir before serving over hot dogs or nachos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a leaner option, substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat. Add diced jalapeños for extra heat or smoked paprika for a unique flavor twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.