Yes!!! The official start to BBQ season is here!!! I love getting outside and grilling, everything tastes better grilled! I’m a big fan of hot dogs! I will say the one and only brand I’ll buy is Applegate Hot Dogs, they taste great and are not full of junk! Thats what I used for these fantastic Chili Cheese Dogs which I think would be great for this weekends get togethers! The chili has a perfect amount of kick to it with great flavor. Set up a fun chili dog bar with different toppings so everyone can make their own to their liking.
Heres the key to chili for a hot dog, it is all about the fine texture of the meat. You don’t want giant chunks of beef for a chili top topping. How you get the finer texture is super simple, the meat and sauce go into the pot together cold and you simply break up the meat with a potato masher until nice and fine. The chili is made up of onion, jalapeño, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, crushed tomato, a little water and of course the ground beef. Spread the chili over top a nicely charred hot dog and finished with a sprinkle of sharp shredded cheddar. BBQ perfection!
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef
- 3 Tbsp finely chopped onion
- 2-3 Tbsp finely chopped jalapeno
- 3 Tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper {optional}
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp salt
- 1½ cups crushed tomatoes
- 1½ cups water
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- hot dogs
- buns
- shredded cheddar
- In a medium saucepan, over medium low heat, add the olive oil, onion and jalapeño.
- Once the onion and jalapeño are softened go ahead and add in the chili powder, cayenne, garlic, oregano, cumin and salt. Cook for a minute.
- Add in the canned crushed tomatoes, water and ground beef. Using a potato masher, break up the meat until a fine texture is reached.
- Simmer on low for about 20- 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.
- Grill up your hot dogs, place in the buns, top with some chili and some shredded cheddar.
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I like the way you think. Hot Dogs are a must for BBQs and chili cheese just make them that much better. Big yum!!
Joanne T Ferguson
I could so go for one of these right now Angela! Pinned and shared and hope to see you on Saturday!