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Chili Dogs

With a homemade chili sauce and loaded up with cheese, these Chili Dogs are the ultimate comfort food. Fast, easy, filling and absolutely mouthwatering.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 409kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 8 hot dogs
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbs chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup beef stock
  • 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Diced white onion optional

Instructions

  • n a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil to the pan once hot. Add the hot dogs and get a slight char on them on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place the hot dogs on a plate and set them aside.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan and brown it, breaking it up into crumbles until there is no pink left. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the meat and mix it in. Cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  • Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar, stir it in to combine.
  • Add the hot dogs back to the skillet and cover in the chili. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the chili thickens slightly.
  • While the chili is simmering, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place the hot dogs into the hot dog buns and put them into a baking dish large enough to fit all the hot dogs. Top the hot dogs with chili.
  • Add the cheese on top.
  • Bake for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve with diced white onion on top if desired.

Notes

  • You can use any of your favorite cheese.
  • Top with anything that you like, see some of my ideas above.
  • You can grill or pan fry your hot dogs for this recipe.
  • Easily double this recipe to serve a crowd.
  • Any of your favorite kind of hot dogs will work for these, bun length is best.
  • Serve with your favorite side dish, see options above.
  • You do not have to bake these if you do not want to. 
  • We do not recommend freezing this recipe. 

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1056mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 743IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 4mg