Make Halloween dinner extra fun by making this Halloween Chili with severed witch finger hot dogs! It is the perfect spooky dinner to serve before trick or treating.
I make a big pot of chili almost every Halloween. I think it’s an easy go-to meal to help everyone fuel up before trick or treating. This Halloween, I wanted to make it extra spooky by adding some severed witch fingers (which are really just hot dogs).
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and I love sharing fun and spooky recipes and activity ideas. If you need more Halloween inspiration be sure to also check out this Halloween Cheese Dip, Halloween Spinach Dip, and Halloween Secret Code Printable.
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❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe
- Spooky and Festive: This is a great creepy Halloween recipe.
- Tastes great: This mild chili is made with lean ground turkey and is super family friendly.
- Easy to make: This chili uses simple ingredients and is easy to make.
🥣 Ingredients needed
The complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
For this chili, you will need:
- Ground turkey
- White onion
- Water
- Canned crushed tomatoes: Do not drain.
- Canned kidney and pinto beans: You can also swap out the beans for what you have on hand.
- Garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper: The seasonings for the chili.
- Hot dogs and sliced almonds: You can use whatever type of hot dogs you prefer. These are used to make the witch fingers for the chili.
🫘 Variations
This recipe is easily customizable. You can swap the beans for your favorite or what you have on hand.
🔪 Equipment needed
You will need a large pot and a small sharp kitchen knife to cut lines into the hot dogs.
⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
Begin by browning your ground turkey with the diced white onion in a large pot (image 1). Cook until no pink remains and drain any excess fat.
Combine the remaining ingredients and stir well (image 2). Bring to a low boil then reduce to a simmer. I recommend simmering for at least one hour for the best flavor.
Before serving, cut knuckles and a space for an almond “fingernail” for your witch finger hot dogs (image 3). You can microwave, grill, or boil the hotdogs. Use your favorite method. Add the almond fingernail before serving (image 4).
🥗 What to serve with this recipe
You can serve this chili with shredded cheese, diced onion, and corn chips on top. Crackers or cornbread also pair nicely. My family loves this Amish Cornbread recipe.
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- Let this chili simmer to really bring out the flavor.
- You can microwave, grill, or boil your hotdog. Use whichever method is easiest for you.
🥡 How to store leftovers
Store any leftover chili in an airtight container in your fridge. Leftover chili will be good for up to four days after making.
📋 Recipe FAQs
Use a small sharp kitchen knife to cut “knuckles” and a space for an almond “fingernail” for your witch finger hot dogs. You can use your favorite method to cook them (microwave, grill, or boil). Add the almond fingernail before serving.
Many people make chili for Halloween. The cool weather makes it a go-to for the fall season. It is a great way to fuel up before taking kids to go trick or treating. It is also a great dish to make for Halloween parties.
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Halloween Chili
Equipment
- Large cooking pot
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 small white onion finely diced
- 2 cups water
- 1 can crushed tomatoes about 15 ounces do not drain
- 1 can pinto beans about 15.5 ounces drained and rinsed*
- 1 can kidney beans about 15.5 ounces drained and rinsed*
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 package hot dogs
- sliced almonds
Instructions
- Begin by browning your ground turkey with the diced white onion in a large pot. Cook until no pink remains and drain any excess fat.1 pound lean ground turkey, 1 small white onion
- Combine the remaining ingredients and stir well. Bring to a low boil then reduce to a simmer. I recommend simmering for at least one hour for the best flavor.2 cups water, 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1 can pinto beans, 1 can kidney beans, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Before serving, cut knuckles and a space for an almond "fingernail" for your witch finger hot dogs. You can microwave, grill, or boil the hotdogs. Use your favorite method. Add the almond fingernail before serving.1 package hot dogs, sliced almonds
Genevieve says
This Halloween chili looks so fun and festive spooky season! I love that you even added Halloween fingers!
Swathi says
Halloween chili looks perfect spookey and yum. I am going to keep it in my menu.
Tiffany says
I love the creativity of adding the hot dog fingers to the recipe. My kids really got a kick out of it!
Erin says
This is such a fun recipe! I made it already because my son and I love Halloween. It was SO tasty! Thanks.
Alexandra says
This is clever, fun and so delicious! My family will want this every Halloween 🙂 A hit for parties!