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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 Nutrition 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

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

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