Best 8 Texas Chili Dog Recipes

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Savory and meaty, Texas chili dog is an iconic dish that blends the flavors and textures of Texas chili, frankfurter, and a soft, warm bun. This hearty and flavorful meal is a staple food at carnivals, fairs, and sporting events throughout the Lone Star State and beyond. Whether you prefer your chili dog with traditional beef chili or a more adventurous variety, this guide will help you create the ultimate Texas chili dog experience in the comfort of your own home. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets of making a mouthwatering Texas chili dog that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TEXAS CHILI DOG



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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 jalapeno, if you like it hot. Tater Tots or Fritos make the best sides.

Provided by Ball Park Buns

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ball Park Buns

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
½ sweet yellow onion, chopped
½ 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

Steps:

  • To make chili, 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, then reduce heat to simmer and cook at least 30 minutes.
  • To make hot dogs, cook on your grill or on a grill pan until just seared on the outside.
  • Meanwhile, toast buns in a 400-degree oven for about 10 minutes, taking care not to brown.
  • Swipe each bun with mustard, top with chili as desired, followed by grated cheese, onion and, if you're brave, jalapenos.
  • If you'd like the cheese all melty, place chili dogs on a foil-lined cookie sheet and run under a hot broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese bubbles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 131.6 mg, Fat 48.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 1638.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

TEXAS DOG



Texas Dog image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 hot dogs

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
3 cups canned plum tomatoes and juices, pureed
1 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
3 tablespoons pasilla chili powder
2 to 4 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed (depending on how spicy you like it)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 small white onion, grated
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons celery seeds
3 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head cabbage, cored, finely shredded
1 large carrot, finely grated
8 kosher beef hot dogs
8 good quality hot dog buns, split 3/4 through
Dill pickles, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • For the BBQ sauce:
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and water, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 30 to 40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature. Sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.
  • For the cole slaw:
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, onion, sugar, celery seeds, vinegar and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cabbage and carrot and stir to combine, season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Let sit at least 15 minutes before serving.
  • For the hot dogs:
  • Heat the grill to high.
  • Grill dogs until golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Remove to a plate. Place buns on the grill cut side down and grill until lightly golden brown, about 20 seconds. Place hot dogs in the buns and brush dogs with BBQ sauce, top with coleslaw and pickle.

TEXAS DOG



Texas Dog image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 hot dogs

Number Of Ingredients 29

8 kosher beef hot dogs
8 good quality hot dog buns, split 3/4 through
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
3 cups canned plum tomatoes and juices, pureed
1 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
3 tablespoons pasilla chili powder
2 to 4 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed (depending on how spicy you like it)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 small white onion, grated
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon celery salt
3 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head cabbage, cored, finely shredded
1 large carrot, finely shredded
Sour dill pickles (not half sour), for serving

Steps:

  • For the hot dogs: Heat the grill to high. Grill dogs until golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Remove to a plate. Place buns on the grill cut side down and grill until lightly golden brown, about 20 seconds.
  • For the BBQ sauce:
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and water, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 30 to 40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature. Sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.
  • For the cole slaw:
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, onion, sugar, celery salt, vinegar and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cabbage and carrot and stir to combine, season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Let sit at least 15 minutes before serving.
  • Place hot dogs in the buns and brush dogs with BBQ sauce, top with coleslaw and pickle.

TEXAS DOG



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Discover a taste as big as Texas with our Texas Dog. Don't forget a big glass of water, because our Texas Dog is topped with spicy jalapeño peppers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 12m

Yield Makes 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 OSCAR MAYER Selects Uncured Angus Bun-Length Beef Frank
1 hot dog bun
1/4 cup chili, warmed
2 Tbsp. CHEEZ WHIZ Cheese Dip, warmed
1 Tbsp. chopped onions
1 Tbsp. pickled jalapeño slices

Steps:

  • Heat frank as directed on package.
  • Place in bun.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

TEXAS CHILI WEINERS (HOT DOGS)



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Make and share this Texas Chili Weiners (Hot Dogs) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GeeWhiz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground sausage
1/4 cup mild chile
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Sauté onion in oil over medium to medium high heat.
  • Add beef, sausage, chilies, garlic and cumin; stir as it's cooking to break up the meat.
  • When onion is translucent, stir in water.
  • Bring to a boil, uncovered.
  • Reduce heat and simmer at least one hour or until stock cooks down.
  • Add salt.
  • Serve with chopped onions and mustard on hot dogs in a roll. Enough for 8-10 dogs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.1, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 77.8, Sodium 619.2, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 20.1

CHILI DOGS



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I got the recipe for the hearty sauce more than 20 years ago from an aunt who lived in Chicago. We love it at home or on a picnic.-Linda Rainey, Monahans, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup tomato juice
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 hot dogs
8 hot dog buns, split
Chopped onion and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato juice, tomato paste, chili powder, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Keep hot until serving., Grill or broil hot dogs until heated through. Place on buns; top with chili. Sprinkle with onion and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 1184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MY FAVORITE CHILI DOGS



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The very thought of a hot dog dressed in chili makes me giddy. To get that straight-from-the-ballpark taste, I combine ketchup, mustard, chili and pepper sauce. -Patricia Pauling, Adams, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 finely chopped small onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 hot dogs
1 package (12 ounces) hot dog buns, split
Finely chopped red onion
Yellow mustard

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook and crumble beef over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes; drain. Add next 10 ingredients; simmer until thickened, about 45 minutes, stirring frequently., Cook hot dogs according to package directions. Place in buns and top with chili, red onion and yellow mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

MIMI'S TEXAS CHILI



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This is my garandmothers PERFECT chili recipe. It isn't awfully spicy, but it has a zing to it. To be honest, I really don't like chili very much, but this takes the cake. This is the perfect chili for chili dogs, too. It is very easy & you will love it! Serves 4.

Provided by -------

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 diced garlic clove
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb ground beef
2 cups canned tomatoes
1/4 cup water
1 cup diced celery (optional)
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 (16 ounce) can showboat brand beans
1 -2 cup red kidney beans
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Brown beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, & celery (optional).
  • Drain.
  • Mix tomatoes, salt, pepper, chili powder, & water.
  • Add beans then simmer 30-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 931.2, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 8, Sugar 7.1, Protein 27.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best chili dog experience.
  • Choose a good quality hot dog, such as one made with 100% beef.
  • Make sure the chili is thick and flavorful. You can use a homemade chili recipe or a store-bought chili that you doctor up with your own seasonings.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Classic toppings like shredded cheese, diced onions, and jalapeños are always a good choice, but you can also try something different, such as sauerkraut, coleslaw, or even pineapple.
  • Serve the chili dogs immediately after they are assembled, while the chili is still hot and the hot dog is still crispy.

Conclusion:

The Texas chili dog is a delicious and iconic dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of savory chili, juicy hot dog, and soft bun, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give the Texas chili dog a try. You won't be disappointed.

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