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chili dog recipe
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe elevates a classic hot dog with a rich, smoky adobo beef chili and a bright lime crema for a hearty, family-friendly meal. The combination of savory meat, smoky chiles, and tangy cream creates a complex flavor profile that satisfies even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
- 4 all-beef hot dogs, skin-on preferred
- 4 hot dog buns, brioche-style preferred
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 dried guajillo chile, stemmed and seeded
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain full-fat Greek yogurt)
- 1 medium lime, zest and juice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Chile Paste: Place dried chiles in a bowl and pour 1/2 cup hot water over them. Let soak for 15-20 minutes until softened. Blend softened chiles with 2 tablespoons of reserved soaking liquid until smooth.
- Cook Beef and Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Brown the ground beef, breaking it up as you cook. Drain excess fat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Simmer Adobo Chili: Stir in the blended chile paste, diced tomatoes (undrained), vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes (up to 1 hour) until thick. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Make Lime Crema: While chili simmers, combine sour cream (or yogurt), lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and season with a pinch of salt.
- Cook Hot Dogs and Buns: Cook hot dogs on a grill or in a skillet until lightly charred or browned. Lightly toast the hot dog buns on the grill or in a dry skillet.
- Assemble Chili Dogs: Place a hot dog in each toasted bun. Spoon generous amounts of warm adobo beef chili over the hot dogs. Drizzle with lime crema and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving immediately.
Notes
Toast the buns before serving to prevent sogginess from the hearty chili. The adobo beef chili can be prepared up to 3 days in advance; flavors will deepen overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chili dog
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg