Texas Chili Dog

Whether you're tailgating, watching the big game at home, or just planning a family movie night, this Texas chili dog is guaranteed to please. Delicious Ball Park Brand franks are even better when topped with hearty Texas chili, freshly grated cheese, and chopped sweet onion. You can always add a few slices of jalapeño, if you like it hot. Tater Tots or Fritos make the best sides.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 761 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
• Yellow mustard
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 8 Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns
• 2 teaspoons garlic granules
• 8 Ball Park® Brand Franks
• ½ sweet yellow onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Brown ground beef in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large saucepan for about 10 minutes over medium heat. Add onion and red bell pepper, stirring well. Add tomato sauce and seasonings, stirring well. Allow mixture to bubble for about 10 minutes; reduce heat to simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Cook hot dogs on your grill or on a grill pan until just seared on the outside.

Step 4

Toast buns in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, taking care not to brown.

Step 5

Swipe each bun with mustard, top with chili as desired, followed by grated cheese, onion, and if you're brave, jalapeños.