Chili Cheese Dogs
Here I present my latest; A recipe for barbecued hotdogs topped with old cheddar and then saucy, zesty nacho beef – this is so good that it must be bad… Chilli Cheese Dogs 🙂
Confession:
As a first generation Canadian born to European parents, I’d never had a chili cheese dog. I’d seen them at fast food restaurants when I visited the states but I thought they’d be gross.
Man was I wrong!
I can’t believe I waited so late in life to enjoy this deliciousness 🙁
You get the delectable flavour of the smoky bbq hotdog, then you get the cheese which melts under the saucy, spicy beef mixture.
To be extra decadent (which I was!), add more cheese and some green onion for a fresh pop.
This is how you make them
Heat a large skillet over high heat and when its hot add the beef, brown until cooked through; season with salt and pepper.
Drain the excess fat (even though it’s extra lean there will be excess fat; drain in the garbage or any empty can, not your drain!).
Return the meat to the pan, still on high heat and add the onion; season lightly with salt and pepper.
After a couple of minutes (the onion will be slightly softened and the meat will start to have some dark yummy crunchy pieces) add in the chili powder, cumin and garlic powder; mix well and let it cook for about 30 – 60 seconds.
Add the beef stock and let it simmer on medium until it thickens.
Taste and adjust seasoning
Now you build your dogs:
Bun, hotdog, some cheddar, beef mixture, more cheddar, green onions
Voila…Chili Cheese Dogs
Yum!
Ingredients used in this dish
Campbell’s® 30% Less Sodium Beef Broth
What I served with my Chili Cheese Dogs
….a…..
Green Salad
with my…
Copycat Kraft French Dressing
A recipe for barbecued hotdogs topped with old cheddar and then saucy, zesty nacho beef – this is so good that it must be bad!
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Chili Cheese Dogs
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
A recipe for barbecued hotdogs topped with old cheddar and then saucy, zesty nacho beef – this is so good that it must be bad!
Ingredients
8 Hotdogs, your favourite brand, cooked
453 g (1 lb) lean ground beef
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 Medium onion, sliced in half moons
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Cup sodium-reduced beef stock
1 Cup grated cheddar cheese
Green onion, sliced, optional
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over high heat and when its hot add the beef, brown until cooked through; season with salt and pepper.
Drain the excess fat (even though it’s extra lean there will be excess fat; drain in the garbage or any empty can, not your drain!).
Return the meat to the pan, still on high heat and add the onion; season lightly with salt and pepper.
After a couple of minutes (the onion will be slightly softened and the meat will start to have some dark yummy crunchy pieces) add in the chili powder, cumin and garlic powder; mix well and let it cook for about 30 – 60 seconds.
Add the beef stock and let it simmer on medium until it thickens.
Taste and adjust seasoning
Now you build your dogs:
Bun, hotdog, some cheddar, beef mixture, more cheddar, green onions
Voila…Chili Cheese Dogs
Notes
- You can add water t the beef mixture as needed.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American