This 5-ingredient slow cooker beef using frozen beef hot dogs is one of those toss-it-in-and-forget-it meals that busy families come to rely on. You literally place the completely frozen hot dogs straight into the crock, add four pantry-friendly ingredients, and let the slow cooker work its magic. By dinnertime, you end up with tender, saucy beef franks that taste like they simmered all day on the stove. It has that cozy, Midwestern potluck feel—simple, hearty, and kid-approved—without a lot of prep or dishes.
Serve these slow cooker beef hot dogs spooned over warm buttered rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles to soak up all the savory sauce. They’re also great tucked into soft hot dog buns or hoagie rolls with a little shredded cheese for an easy sandwich night. Add a simple side salad, steamed green beans, or corn on the cob to round out the meal. For game days or casual get-togethers, keep them on warm in the slow cooker and let everyone help themselves with toothpicks or small rolls.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Hot Dogs
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds frozen beef hot dogs (about 16 standard hot dogs, kept completely frozen)
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Directions
Place the completely frozen beef hot dogs in a single layer on the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. They can be touching or slightly stacked, but keep them mostly flat so they heat evenly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the frozen hot dogs, using a spatula to spread it so most of the hot dogs are coated. Do not add water; the hot dogs and sauce will create enough liquid as they cook.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the hot dogs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly. Give everything a gentle stir halfway through cooking if you are home, but it’s not required.
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