Description
A delicious and indulgent platter featuring cheesy chili dogs and loaded fries, perfect for gatherings or a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne (optional for heat)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup beef broth
- 4 beef hot dogs
- 4 hoagie or hot dog buns (toasted or butter-grilled)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar-jack blend)
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 bag crinkle-cut fries (frozen or homemade)
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: drizzle of cheese sauce or extra chili on fries
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Add tomato sauce and beef broth. Simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes, until thickened.
- Bake or fry crinkle-cut fries according to package directions. Season with salt. Keep warm.
- Grill, boil, or pan-fry hot dogs until heated through. Place in toasted buns.
- Spoon hot chili generously over each hot dog. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar.
- Place under broiler 2–3 minutes until cheese is melty and bubbly. Top with diced red onion and parsley.
- Place cheesy chili dogs on a large serving platter. Arrange hot fries alongside.
- Optionally, load fries with more chili and cheese for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or a meat alternative.
- Leftover chili can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg