Beef Chili Dogs
The only thing that can make a snappy beef hot dog on a toasted bun better is a thick layer of savory bacon-laden chili, topped with melty cheddar and red onions. Go the extra mile and whip up a batch of these Homemade All-Beef Dogs.
Beef Chili Dogs
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves: 12
Ingredients: |
|
| 2 slices | Thick-cut Bacon |
| 1 1/2 lbs. | Ground Beef or Venison |
| 1 | Yellow Onion, chopped |
| 2 cloves |
Garlic, minced |
| 1 | Red Bell Pepper, diced |
| 1 pkg | Ten-Point Venison Chili Mix |
| 16 oz. | Dark Kidney Beans, drained |
| 15 oz. | Black Beans, drained |
| 28 oz. | Diced Tomatoes |
| 4 cups | Water |
| Hot Dogs | |
| 1 dozen | Beef Hot Dogs (use your favorite store-bought dogs or try our recipe for Homemade Beef Hot Dogs) |
| 1 dozen | Hot Dog Buns |
| 1/2 | Red Onion, diced fine |
| 2 cups | Cheddar Cheese |
| 2 T | Fresh Parsley, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Sour Cream |
Instructions:
- Prepare chili: In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, sauté bacon for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add in venison or ground beef, and sauté an additional 2 minutes, then add celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add bell pepper and salt. Sauté 3 minutes, then add green chilis and seasoning mix. Stir for 1 minute, then add drained beans, tomatoes and water. Stir well. Reduce heat to low-simmer. Cover pot and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Cook/warm hot dogs to your liking.
- Set the oven to Broil.
- Divide hot dogs among buns, then set on a sheet tray. Top each hot dog with ½ cup of chili, then sprinkle with shredded cheese. Place under the broiler for 3 minutes, until cheese has melted, and buns are toasted on the outside. Remove from the oven, and top with onion and parsley. Serve warm.
