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Chili Dogs

Delicious hot dogs topped with a hearty chili sauce, perfect for a casual meal or game day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chili Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground beef or turkey
  • 1 can Kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 cup Beef broth
Hot Dogs
  • 4 Hot dog sausages
  • 4 pcs Hot dog buns
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese optional
  • 1 cup Chopped green onions optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chili Sauce
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
  4. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook the Hot Dogs
  1. While the chili is cooking, grill or boil the hot dogs according to package instructions.
  2. Toast the hot dog buns lightly if desired.
Assemble the Chili Dogs
  1. Place a hot dog in each bun and top generously with the chili sauce.
  2. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped green onions if using.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings such as jalapeños, sour cream, or additional spices.

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