Low Sodium Chili Cheese Hot Dog
Elevate your classic comfort food game with this Low Sodium Chili Cheese Hot Dog recipe—a healthier twist on a diner favorite that's packed with bold flavors and mindful ingredients. Featuring lean ground beef simmered in a robust blend of chili spices, low-sodium tomato sauce, and aromatic garlic and onions, this homemade chili is bursting with hearty taste while keeping the sodium in check. Served atop savory low-sodium hot dogs nestled in whole wheat buns, and topped with melted low-sodium cheddar cheese and vibrant green onions, each bite delivers indulgence without the guilt. Perfect for casual gatherings, game day, or a weeknight treat, this recipe is quick to prepare and will please any crowd looking for a wholesome spin on a classic chili cheese dog.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces low sodium hot dogs
- 4 pieces whole wheat hot dog buns
- 0.5 pound lean ground beef
- 0.5 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low sodium tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons low sodium tomato paste
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup shredded low-sodium cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
Instructions
In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and saute until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the low sodium tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Mix well to combine.
Add the chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir to incorporate all the spices into the chili mixture.
Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your liking.
While the chili is simmering, grill or steam the low sodium hot dogs according to package instructions.
Warm the whole wheat hot dog buns in the oven at a low temperature or in a toaster for about 5 minutes.
Place a cooked hot dog in each bun.
Spoon the prepared chili over the top of each hot dog.
Sprinkle shredded low-sodium cheddar cheese over the chili on each hot dog.
Garnish each hot dog with sliced green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low sodium chili cheese hot dogs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.2 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2078 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.8 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 107.8 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 809 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 1986 mg | 42% | |
*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.
