S1 E7 How to Make Smoked Chili Dogs

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.

Get 1 pound of hamburger.

Add 1 cup of cold beer (or water) to the hamburger.

Mix the hamburger and beer together using a potato masher until smooth.

Add diced onion to the mixture.

Add plain yellow mustard and Worcestershire sauce to the mixture.

Transfer the chili mixture to a seasoned cast iron pan.

Place the pan in the smoker along with the hot dogs.

Smoke for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Toast the buns in the smoker for the last few minutes of cooking.

Prepare cheese and onions for topping while the buns toast.

Remove the hot dogs from the smoker.

Slice each hot dog down the middle to open it up.

Place the hot dog in the toasted bun.

Heap chili onto the hot dog.

Top with shredded cheese and onions.

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