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Tex Mex Hot Dogs: The Ultimate Guide to Flavor-Packed Dogs

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Spice up your hot dog game with these Tex Mex Chili Cheese Hot Dogs! Topped with homemade chili, cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, red onion, and avocado, these are a flavor explosion in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 8 all-beef hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet with the browned beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and tomato sauce.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the chili becomes too thick, add a little more beef broth.
  6. Cook the hot dogs using your preferred method: grilling, boiling, or pan-frying.
  7. Grilling: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Grill the hot dogs for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through and slightly charred.
  8. Boiling: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the hot dogs and cook for 5-7 minutes, until heated through.
  9. Pan-Frying: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the hot dogs and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until heated through and slightly browned.
  10. Warm the hot dog buns by steaming, toasting, or pan-frying.
  11. Steaming: Place the buns in a steamer basket over simmering water for a few minutes until softened.
  12. Toasting: Lightly toast the buns in a toaster or under the broiler for a minute or two.
  13. Pan-Frying: Lightly butter the inside of the buns and toast them in a skillet over medium heat for a minute or two until golden brown.
  14. Place one hot dog in each bun.
  15. Spoon a generous amount of the chili over each hot dog.
  16. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chili.
  17. Dollop a spoonful of sour cream on top of the cheese.
  18. Add sliced pickled jalapeños to taste.
  19. Sprinkle chopped red onion over the jalapeños.
  20. Top with diced avocado.
  21. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.
  22. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Spice Level: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper in the chili to control the spice level. You can also add a dash of hot sauce to each hot dog for extra heat.
  • Bean Variations: Feel free to use different types of beans in the chili, such as pinto beans or great northern beans.
  • Vegetarian Option: Substitute the ground beef with plant-based ground beef or lentils for a vegetarian version.
  • Cheese Variations: Try using different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack, pepper jack, or queso fresco.
  • Topping Variations: Get creative with your toppings! Some other great options include:
    Corn salsa
    Guacamole
    Pico de gallo
    Crushed tortilla chips
    A drizzle of your favorite hot sauce
  • Make-Ahead Tip: The chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing Tip: The chili can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

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