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Chili cheese taco dogs recipe

Chili cheese taco dogs recipe

Chili cheese taco dogs combine hot dogs with a quick beef chili, melty cheddar, salsa, crunchy tortilla chips, and crisp lettuce for a fun taco-inspired twist on a classic.
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 All beef hot dogs
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 8 oz ground beef sirloin (85%) or use ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup salsa heat level to your liking, we like restaurant style salsa for these
  • 6 hot dog buns, split and toasted
  • 3 oz shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 cup, freshly shredded is best flavor wise
  • 3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • shredded lettuce

Instructions

  • Set ridged grill pan over medium heat until hot. Place hot dogs on hot grill pan, cook for 7 to 9 minutes, or until heated through. We usually skip this step and just boil the hot dogs like the package instructs, or you could microwave them!
  • Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and chili powder. Cook, stirring and breaking up beef with side of spoon, for 3 to 4 minutes or until beef looses its pink color throughout. Stir in salsa. Cook for 1 minute longer or until heated through. If using all-ready made chili like from the grocery store, we just add salsa on top of the chili.
  • Place hot dogs in buns; top evenly with beef mixture. Top each hot dog with 3 tablespoons cheddar, 3 tablespoons tortilla chips, and a few pinches of lettuce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe adapted slightly adapted from Good Housekeeping Kids Cook! Cookbook