Ultimate Texas Chili Dog Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 Ball Park® Brand Franks
• 8 Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns
• Yellow mustard
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 sweet yellow onion, chopped
• 0.5 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic granules
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, brown ground beef in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add onion and red bell pepper, stirring until combined. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to a simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
2. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3. Grill or pan-sear the hot dogs until they are nicely seared on the outside.
4. Toast the buns in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
5. Spread mustard on each bun, then generously top with chili, grated cheese, onion, and jalapeños, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 761 kcal
• Fat Content: 48 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 1638 mg
• Protein Content: 38 g
• Cholesterol Content: 132 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 44 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 22 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g