Here’s a classic Chili Dog recipe—juicy hot dogs topped with hearty chili and optional cheese, onions, or mustard.
Chili Dogs
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 4 hot dog buns
- 4 hot dogs (beef, pork, or turkey)
- 1 cup chili (homemade or canned; see tip below)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped onions (optional)
- Mustard or ketchup (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the hot dogs
- Boil: Place hot dogs in simmering water 5–7 minutes.
- Grill: Grill over medium heat 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Pan-fry: Heat a skillet over medium heat, cook hot dogs 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Warm the buns
Lightly toast or steam buns for extra flavor. - Assemble the chili dogs
- Place a hot dog in each bun.
- Spoon chili over the top.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped onions if desired.
- Add mustard or ketchup to taste.
- Serve
Serve immediately with fries, chips, or a side salad.
Tips
- For homemade chili, use ground beef or turkey, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, and chili powder—simmer until thick.
- Add pickled jalapeños or hot sauce if you like it spicy.
- Chili dogs can also be baked in the oven with cheese on top for a melty, gooey version.
If you want, I can give a slow-cooker chili dog version where the chili cooks all day, and the hot dogs stay juicy, perfect for a potluck or easy weeknight dinner.
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