Chili Dogs Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 chili
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Chili Dogs Recipe
Description
Chili Dogs Recipe starts with cooking lean ground beef alongside minced onion and garlic until browned. Honey and chili powder are added to bring a gentle sweetness and depth to the chili before diced tomatoes and seasoning turn it into a simmered sauce. Meanwhile, hot dogs and brioche buns are warmed or grilled for added flavor and texture. The assembled hot dog gets topped with the chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, adding richness and a fresh finish.
The finished dish combines the smoky, juicy hot dog with a thick, slightly spicy chili that complements the buttery softness of the brioche bun. The cheddar cheese melts slightly atop the warm chili, enhancing the savory flavors and creating pleasing texture contrasts.
This chili dog is suitable for casual meals or gatherings where handheld food is desirable. Additional toppings or condiments can be tailored to personal preference to keep things simple or enhance flavor complexity.
The notes suggest flexibility in condiment choices; mustard is common, but mayonnaise or others can be added as desired without affecting the core recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 medium onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chili powder or more if you like it spicy
- 14 ounce diced tomatoes fire-roasted tomatoes are great in this recipe!, canned
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper sea salt
- 8 hot dogs or smokies
- 8 brioche hot dog bun gluten-free buns, if needed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- green onion to serve, chopped
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a small pot over medium heat. Let it cook until you see some fat in the pan then add the onion and garlic. Continue to cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the honey and chili powder to the pot and stir well. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the honey then add the diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Let the chili simmer on low heat while you prepare the dogs and buns.
- Cook the hot dogs and warm the buns over a fire, on a grill, or in a pan on your stove. When they're ready, put a hot dog in each bun and top with ¼ cup of the chili, 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar, and some green onions. (See notes)
Notes
- Customize the chili dog with your preferred condiments like mustard or mayonnaise for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 hot dog | |
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 970mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 735IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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