Chili Cheese Hot Dogs Recipe
The ultimate comfort food classic — juicy grilled hot dogs smothered in rich homemade chili and gooey melted cheddar cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Print Pin Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 Skillet For browning beef and simmering the chili
- 1 grill pan For grilling the hot dogs and toasting the buns
- 1 Wooden spoon For stirring chili without damaging the skillet
- 1 Cheese grater For freshly grating cheddar cheese (better melt and flavor than pre-shred)
- 1 Sharp knife For finely dicing onions and making diagonal cuts on hot dogs
- 1 Cutting board For prepping onion, garlic, and other optional toppings
Ingredients
Main
- 8 beef hot dogs or franks
- 8 hot dog buns toasted
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend preferred
- 15 oz tomato sauce canned
- 6 oz tomato paste canned
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese fresh grated
Flavor Enhancers
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- diced jalapeños
- chopped green onions
- sour cream
- extra shredded cheese
Instructions
- Brown beef and cook onions and garlic.
- Add spices, tomato paste, and sauce.
- Simmer chili for 10 minutes.
- Score and grill hot dogs.
- Toast buns.
- Assemble hot dogs, top with chili and cheese.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 220g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2.5mg