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chili cheese dogs

Delicious hot dogs topped with hearty chili and melted cheese, perfect for a quick meal or a game day treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Hot Dogs
  • 4 pieces hot dogs beef or turkey
  • 4 pieces hot dog buns soft
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Chili
  1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook the Hot Dogs
  1. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Grill hot dogs for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until heated through and grill marks appear.
  2. Place grilled hot dogs in buns and top with the prepared chili and shredded cheddar cheese.

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with diced onions, jalapeños, or sour cream for extra flavor.