Cachorro Quente
Transform your classic hot dog into a Brazilian sensation with this "Cachorro Quente" recipe, a vibrant and flavor-packed street food favorite! This dish elevates humble hot dogs to new heights, featuring a hearty sautéed vegetable topping made with tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, and peas, all simmered in a savory tomato sauce and seasoned to perfection. Each hot dog is nestled in a soft bun, crowned with creamy mayonnaise, tangy ketchup, and a satisfying crunch of golden potato sticks. Perfect as a quick weeknight dinner or a festive party treat, this Brazilian-style hot dog will impress your guests with its bold flavors and colorful presentation. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a fun and easy way to spice up your mealtime! Keywords: Brazilian hot dog, Cachorro Quente recipe, easy street food, loaded hot dog.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Hot dog buns
- 6 pieces Hot dogs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 piece Medium onion, chopped
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 1 piece Tomato, chopped
- 1 piece Red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 piece Green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup Sweet corn
- 1 cup Canned peas, drained
- 6 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 6 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 cup Potato sticks
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomato, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season with salt and black pepper.
Add the sweet corn and canned peas, stir well, and allow the mixture to heat through for about 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile, in another pot, bring water to a boil and add the hot dogs. Cook them according to the package instructions, typically about 5-7 minutes.
While the hot dogs are cooking, lightly toast the hot dog buns if desired.
Once the hot dogs are cooked, place each hot dog into a bun.
Top each hot dog with a generous spoonful of the vegetable and tomato sauce mixture.
Drizzle mayonnaise and ketchup over the top.
Finish each cachorro quente with a sprinkle of crunchy potato sticks.
Serve immediately, while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.1 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 7485 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 343.5 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.5 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.6 g | ||
| Protein | 81.1 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 720 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2413 mg | 51% | |
*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.
