Dairy-Free Chili Cheese Hot Dog
Satisfy your cravings with a bold twist on a classic favorite—this Dairy-Free Chili Cheese Hot Dog recipe combines hearty, homemade chili and melty dairy-free cheese for a flavor-packed meal that's perfect for everyone, including those avoiding dairy. Made with tender ground turkey or beef, protein-rich kidney beans, and a medley of smoky spices, the chili is simmered to perfection before being layered atop savory, grilled hot dogs nestled in toasted dairy-free buns. Finished with a gooey cheese topping, fresh green onions, and optional spicy jalapeños, this recipe delivers all the indulgent taste of the original, minus the dairy. Quick to prep and easy to assemble, these chili cheese hot dogs are a mouthwatering addition to weekend BBQs, game-day gatherings, or any occasion that calls for comfort food with a healthier spin.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground turkey or beef
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup dairy-free cheese shreds
- 4 dairy-free hot dog buns
- 4 dairy-free hot dogs
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions
- 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Add the ground turkey or beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned through, about 7-10 minutes.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
While the chili is simmering, cook the dairy-free hot dogs according to package instructions, either boiling, grilling, or pan-frying to your preference.
Preheat your broiler. Toast the dairy-free hot dog buns under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
Place each cooked hot dog in a bun. Top with a scoop of chili and a generous sprinkle of dairy-free cheese shreds. Broil just until the cheese melts, about 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sliced jalapeños if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 199.0 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.0 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 451 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 7940 mg | 345% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.2 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.7 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 186.5 g | 373% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 31.9 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 4415 mg | 94% | |
*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.
