Chili Cheese Hot Dog
These Chili Cheese Hot Dogs are the ultimate comfort food. Juicy grilled hot dogs are topped with a rich, savory homemade chili and melted cheddar cheese for a meal that is always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 Hot Dogs
- 4 Hot Dog Buns
- Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- Fresh Parsley Diced
Chili Recipe
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1½ teaspoon Brown Sugar
- 1½ tablespoon Yellow Mustard
- 8 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Optional
Instructions
- Make the Chili: In a medium pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. As the beef nears completion, add the minced garlic and cook for about 90 seconds until fragrant. 1 lb Ground Beef 2 Garlic Cloves
- Simmer the Chili: Add the chili powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, mustard, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped chipotles in adobo sauce. Stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 20-30 minutes. 1 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Onion Powder 1 teaspoon Paprika 1½ teaspoon Brown Sugar 1½ tablespoon Yellow Mustard 8 oz Tomato Sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 tablespoon Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
- Grill the Hot Dogs: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the hot dogs on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip and continue grilling for an additional 5 minutes until heated through and shows grill marks. 4 Hot Dogs
- Build the Chili Cheese Dogs: Place each hot dog immediately into a bun. Spoon a generous amount of chili over the top, followed by freshly shredded cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. 4 Hot Dog Buns Cheddar Cheese Fresh Parsley
- Serve and Enjoy!! Serve immediately while the hot dogs are hot and the cheese is beginning to melt.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Shred your own cheese for the best melting results.
- Adjust the amount of chipotles to control the heat level of the chili to your liking.
- If you prefer a smoother chili, finely chop the beef as it cooks.
Storage
Refrigeration: Store any leftover hot dogs and chili separately in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Keeping them separate helps maintain the best texture when reheating. Freezing: You can freeze both hot dogs and chili in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Reheating: Reheat the chili in a small pot on the stove, stirring occasionally until warm. Hot dogs can be reheated in the air fryer until heated through. Assemble with fresh buns and toppings before serving.Nutrition
Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 785mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 324IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg
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