Low Carb Chicago Style Hot Dog
Savor the bold flavors of a Chicago classic with this Low Carb Chicago Style Hot Dog recipe—perfect for those seeking a keto-friendly twist on an all-time favorite. Instead of traditional buns, crisp romaine lettuce leaves cradle flavorful all-beef hot dogs, topped with signature Chicago-style fixings: tangy dill pickle spears, juicy tomato slices, zesty yellow mustard, diced onions, fiery pickled sport peppers, and a sprinkle of celery salt and poppy seeds. Ready in just 20 minutes, this guilt-free version delivers all the crunch and spice without the extra carbs, making it a crowd-pleaser for health-conscious hot dog lovers. Perfect for summer cookouts or quick weeknight meals, this recipe proves that indulgence can be deliciously healthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces all-beef hot dogs
- 4 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces dill pickle spear
- 1 medium, sliced tomato
- 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 0.25 cup, chopped onion
- 8 pieces pickled sport peppers
- 0.25 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
Start by preparing the hot dogs according to the package directions. You can either grill them for about 5 minutes, boil for 7 minutes, or pan-fry until heated through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
While the hot dogs are cooking, wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves. These will serve as the low-carb 'buns' for your hot dogs.
Slice the tomato into thin wedges.
Once the hot dogs are fully cooked, place each on top of a large romaine lettuce leaf.
On each hot dog, add a dill pickle spear and two slices of tomato.
Drizzle approximately 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard over each hot dog.
Sprinkle chopped onions evenly over the hot dogs.
Place two pickled sport peppers on each hot dog, alongside the dill pickle spear.
Finish by sprinkling a pinch of celery salt and approximately 1/4 teaspoon of poppy seeds over the assembled hot dogs.
Serve immediately and enjoy the crunch of the lettuce and flavors of a traditional Chicago dog, all without the added carbs of a regular bun.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.9 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 6892 mg | 300% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1331 mg | 28% | |
*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.
