Authentic Sonoran Hot Dogs
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
13 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Hot Dogs
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Calories
315 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Authentic Sonoran Hot Dogs
Description
The preparation starts by wrapping large all-beef hot dogs with overlapping thin bacon strips, securing the ends physically or with toothpicks. The wrapped dogs are cooked on a skillet with sliced onions until the bacon crisps and the hot dogs are browned evenly. The onions caramelize alongside, adding sweetness and depth.
Buns are warmed by steaming briefly in a microwave, making them soft and pliable. The hot dog is placed in the warm bun, then topped with cooked or raw onions, fresh diced Roma tomatoes, and mayonnaise spread over the tomatoes to help hold the ingredients in place. Additional condiments like mustard, ketchup, hot sauce, and chiles toreados add extra flavor layers based on taste.
This hot dog style balances smoky, crispy bacon with juicy beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy mayo, presenting a popular regional variation that can be enjoyed as a satisfying street-style meal or party food.
Mayonnaise over the tomatoes prevents toppings from falling off when eating, acting as an effective binder. Adjust toppings to personal preference for spiciness or tanginess.
Ingredients
- 4 hot dog bun large
- 4 All-Beef Hot Dog large
- 4 Bacon thin slices
- ½ onion sliced thinly, large, or yellow onion
- 1 Roma tomato chopped into small cubes
- mayonnaise to taste
- mustard
- ketchup
- hot sauce
- chiles toreados
Optional toppings
- onion raw chopped (onion), whole (pinto beans
- avocado
- pinto bean
Instructions
- Start placing the edge of the bacon on the top of the hot dog and wrap it by overlapping the bacon while going down. This will keep the bacon from opening while you cook it.
- At the bottom of the hot dog, using your finger, tuck in the end of the bacon inside of the bacon itself to secure that edge. If this fails, then you can secure it with a toothpick until you get better at this.
- Cook the onions and hot dogs in a large skillet. Keep rotating the hot dogs until all sides are evenly crispy.
- Right before assembling the hot dog, steam the bun by loosely wrapping them in paper towels (or large ziplock bag) and microwave them for about 7 to 10 seconds. Just enough to get them soft & warm.
- Place the hot dog in the bun.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of cooked or raw onions.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of chopped tomato.
- Spread some mayonnaise a over the tomatoes and press lightly to blend the tomatoes with the mayo. Add mustard, ketchup & hot sauce if you like.
Notes
- Mayonnaise spread over tomatoes helps keep the toppings in place for easier eating.
- Use overlapping bacon strips wrapped tightly to secure bacon during cooking; toothpicks can be used if needed.
- Warm buns by steaming briefly in the microwave to soften without drying them.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Hot Dogs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1hot dog | |
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 604mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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