Satisfy your craving for a classic Chicago-style hot dog without the guilt with these Low Carb Chicago-Style Hot Dogs! Perfectly grilled beef hot dogs are nestled into crisp romaine lettuce “buns,” delivering all the iconic flavors you love while keeping carbs to a minimum. This keto-friendly twist features tangy dill pickle spears, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty yellow mustard, finely chopped onions, and a dash of celery salt for that authentic Windy City flair. Spice things up with optional sport peppers and garnish with fresh cilantro for a vibrant, herby finish. Quick to prepare in under 20 minutes, these irresistible hot dogs make the perfect low-carb lunch or barbecue centerpiece. Gluten-free, customizable, and packed with bold flavors, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
Grill the beef hot dogs for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are heated through and have a nice char.
While the hot dogs cook, prep the toppings: finely chop the white onion, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and set aside the pickle spears and sport peppers.
Lay two large romaine lettuce leaves flat on a plate, overlapping slightly to create a sturdy 'bun' for each hot dog.
Place one grilled hot dog in the center of each lettuce wrap.
Top each hot dog with 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard, a few chopped onions, and 2 halved cherry tomatoes.
Add one dill pickle spear and a sport pepper (if desired) alongside the hot dog.
Sprinkle a small pinch of celery salt over each hot dog for a classic Chicago-style flavor.
Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional) and serve immediately. Enjoy your low-carb Chicago-style hot dogs!
Calories |
592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 42.9 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2926 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 942 mg | 20% | |
*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.