Chili Cheese Hot Dog

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Chili Cheese Hot Dogs, the ultimate comfort food fusion! Juicy, perfectly grilled sausages nestle in warm, toasted buns, smothered with a hearty, homemade chili brimming with bold spices, tender ground beef, and savory beans. Topped with a generous handful of melted cheddar cheese and optional jalapeños for a spicy kick, this all-American classic is elevated with layers of texture and flavor. Quick to prepare in under an hour, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for backyard barbecues or game day celebrations. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and serve these loaded chili cheese hot dogs piping hot for a meal that’s hearty, flavorful, and utterly satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 hot dog buns
• 6 hot dog sausages
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.25 cup jalapeños, sliced (optional)
• 0.25 cup green onions, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until well browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.

Step 4

Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

While the chili is cooking, grill or pan-fry the hot dog sausages according to package instructions until golden and heated through.

Step 7

Toast the hot dog buns by placing them face down on a griddle or in the oven for 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Place each cooked hot dog sausage into a toasted bun.

Step 9

Spoon a generous amount of chili over each hot dog.

Step 10

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili-topped hot dogs.

Step 11

For an extra kick, add sliced jalapeños and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Step 12

Serve the chili cheese hot dogs immediately while hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2318.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4072.8

Total Fat 227.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 617.6mg	0%
Sodium 9285.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 312.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 61.5g	0%
Total Sugars 53.1g
Protein 194.0g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1827.0mg	0%
Iron 40.9mg	0%
Potassium 5060.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 30.7%