A delicious and hearty Fully Loaded Chili Cheese Dog topped with a flavorful chili layer and melted cheese.
Author:Ghalina
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
12 beef or turkey hot dogs
3 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
Add the kidney beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Simmer the chili mixture for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the chili is simmering, cook the hot dogs according to package instructions.
Once the hot dogs are cooked, place them in buns and top with the chili mixture.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chili.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder or hot sauce.
This recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with plant-based meat.