How To Make Chili Dogs With Your Kids | Rustic Joyful Food's Danielle Kartes

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still providing creaminess.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder flavor at a lower cost.

hot dog buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Whole grain buns offer more fiber, while regular bread is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a pot and add ground beef and onions.

Add tomato sauce and beef stock to the pot.

Incorporate green pepper into the chili mixture.

Season with salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder.

Add fresh garlic and kidney beans to the pot.

Simmer the chili for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.

Cook the hot dogs until they have a crispy skin.

Assemble the chili dogs by placing hot dogs in soft rolls.

Spoon chili generously over each hot dog.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and diced cucumber.

Cooking Techniques

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