Here’s a messy-in-the-best-way Chili Cheese Dogs recipe 🌭🔥
🌭 Classic Chili Cheese Dogs
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the hot dogs:
- 4 beef hot dogs
- 4 hot dog buns
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for toasting buns)
For the chili:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
Topping:
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional extras:
- Diced onions
- Jalapeños
- Mustard
- Sour cream
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Chili
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned.
- Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, broth, and seasonings.
- Simmer 10–15 minutes until thick (you want it thick, not soupy).
2️⃣ Cook the Hot Dogs
- Grill, pan-fry, or boil hot dogs until heated through.
- Lightly butter and toast buns if desired.
3️⃣ Assemble
- Place hot dog in bun.
- Spoon thick chili over top.
- Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
4️⃣ Melt the Cheese (Optional but Recommended 😄)
- Place assembled dogs under broiler for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Keep chili thick so it doesn’t make buns soggy.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the chili.
- Want it spicier? Add cayenne or diced chipotle peppers.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
• 🌶 A Texas-style chili dog (no beans)
• 🧀 A Velveeta-style stadium cheese sauce version
• 🥓 A bacon-wrapped chili cheese dog upgrade
Which one sounds good?
