Fully-Loaded Chili Cheese Dogs

Name: Fully-Loaded Chili Cheese Dogs
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 beef franks; 8 hotdog buns; 1 packet F&amp;S Homestyle Chili Mix; 2 lbs ground meat (e.g. beef, chicken, or turkey); 1 large onion, chopped; One 28 oz can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup low-sodium broth (chicken or beef) or water; One 15 oz can beans, drained (optional); Sliced jalapenos; Shredded Cheddar or Pepper Jack; American cheese slices; Chopped onion

Few foods capture the essence of summer–as in backyard cookouts, boisterous ballpark stadiums, potlucks and campouts–more than hot dogs fired over a charcoal fire. Top those snappy, sizzling franks with a ladle of beef chili, and the dog becomes a feast.

Fully-Loaded Chili Cheese Dogs

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Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

35-40 minutes

Chili dogs don’t warrant a recipe, but a few key details will give you the best results. First–score the beef franks before cooking to create more crispy browned edges, and don’t be afraid to give them a hard char. Second (we’re biased here), use our Homestyle Chili Mix to simmer up rich, authentic flavors in a flash. Finally, garnish those dogs with your favorite cheese, pickled peppers, or anything else that makes your heart race (crushed corn chips, for instance?). Then crack open a cold one and toast the commencement of grilling season with a happy heart.

Ingredients

8 beef franks
8 hotdog buns

For the Chili

1 packet F&S Homestyle Chili Mix
2 lbs ground meat (e.g. beef, chicken, or turkey)
1 large onion, chopped
One 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 cup low-sodium broth (chicken or beef) or water
One 15 oz can beans, drained (optional)

Toppings (any or all of the following)

Sliced jalapenos
Shredded Cheddar or Pepper Jack
American cheese slices
Chopped onion

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Directions

Prepare the chili per package directions. (You can do this up to two days in advance, warm the chili before grilling the franks.)
Build a medium-high fire and prepare your grill for two zone grilling.
Use a knife to score the beef franks about 1-inch apart on two sides.
When the coals are glowing red and covered with a fine gray ash, grill the hot dogs over direct heat, turning as needed until both sides have a deep char. Set the franks aside while you toast the buns.
Place the franks in the toasted buns, top with a generous ladle of warm chili and your favorite toppings.