✨ Description
These Chili Cheese Dogs are messy, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible! Juicy hot dogs loaded into soft buns, topped with rich, meaty chili and melted cheese—this is the ultimate comfort food that will steal the spotlight at any table.
⏱️ Details
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 40 min
Servings: 4
Kcal: 690 | Protein: 28g
🛒 Ingredients
🌭 Base:
4 hot dogs
4 hot dog buns
1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
🥩 Chili:
400g ground beef
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
Salt & pepper
🧀 Toppings:
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional: jalapeños 🌶️, mustard, green onions
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Chili
Cook ground beef with onion until browned
Add garlic and cook 1 minute
Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, cumin
Simmer 10–15 minutes until thick and rich
2️⃣ Cook Hot Dogs
Grill, boil, or pan-fry hot dogs until heated through
3️⃣ Toast Buns
Lightly butter buns and toast until golden
4️⃣ Assemble
Place hot dog in bun
Spoon over hot chili
Top with shredded cheese (let it melt 🤤)
5️⃣ Serve
Add jalapeños or mustard for extra kick
Serve hot and messy 🔥
