Chipotle Chili Dogs

Put some fireworks on your hot dogs with chipotle chili sauce. Prepare the chili in advance and then throw the hot dogs on the grill if you're hosting a barbecue.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 white onion, diced
• Shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
• 2 chipotle chili peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 12 hot dogs
• 12 hot dog buns
• 2 tablespoons diced onion, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine ground chuck, diced onion, minced chipotle chili peppers, and garlic in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Return beef mixture to saucepan; stir in tomato sauce and chili powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Cook hot dogs according to package directions.

Step 4

Butter hot dog buns and toast in a toaster oven, about 2 minutes. Place cooked hot dogs in the prepared buns. Spoon chili over hot dogs. Top with Cheddar cheese and onions. Serve immediately.