How to Make Chili Dog | Chili Hot Dog Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while American cheese is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chili beans to the beef mixture; simmer for 10-15 minutes to blend flavors.

Grill or pan-fry hot dogs until heated through and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.

Toast hot dog buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Place a hot dog in each bun; top generously with the beef chili mixture.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chili.

Add sliced jalapeños, mustard, and ketchup as desired.

Serve immediately with extra toppings on the side.

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