Chili Cheese Hot Dog

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Get ready to elevate your hot dog game with this irresistible Chili Cheese Hot Dog recipe! Featuring juicy grilled sausages nestled in toasted buns and piled high with hearty, homemade chili—the perfect blend of ground beef, savory spices, and tender beans—this dish is a comfort food classic. Topped with a generous sprinkle of melted cheddar cheese and an optional kick of sliced jalapeños and green onions, these chili dogs are a crowd-pleasing feast for game day gatherings, summer cookouts, or an indulgent weeknight dinner. With just 15 minutes of prep and bold flavors in every bite, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of classic American cuisine.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 45 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 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)

📝 Instructions

12 steps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Place each cooked hot dog sausage into a toasted bun.

9. Spoon a generous amount of chili over each hot dog.

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

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

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

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (379.9g)

Calories		702
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		39.9 g	51%
	Saturated Fat	16.0 g	80%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.8 g
Cholesterol		102 mg	34%
Sodium		1470 mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate		52.0 g	19%
	Dietary Fiber	10.3 g	37%
	Total Sugars	9.5 g
Protein		33.4 g	67%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		314 mg	24%
Iron		6.5 mg	36%
Potassium		805 mg	17%

*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: 2161 cal (51.3%%)

Protein: 806 cal (19.1%%)

Carbs: 1248 cal (29.6%%)