Hot Dog Chili Cheese Fries
Hot dog chili cheese fries combine crispy seasoned fries with slow-simmered homemade chili made from ground beef and sliced hot dogs, finished with melted cheddar cheese for a complete comfort-food meal.
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Hot dog chili cheese fries combine crispy seasoned fries with slow-simmered homemade chili made from ground beef and sliced hot dogs, finished with melted cheddar cheese for a complete comfort-food meal.
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In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat.
When the beef is almost fully browned, add the diced onion and continue to cook until the onion is soft and the beef is cooked through.
In a small bowl, combine all the dry seasonings: chili powder, sea salt, ground cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, all-purpose flour, and garlic powder.
Drain the excess fat from the cooked beef and onion mixture, then return the meat to the pot.
Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pot with the meat.
Add the prepared dry seasoning mix and pour in the beef broth.
Stir everything together until well combined and bring the mixture to a low boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for 3 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Towards the end of the chili's simmering time, cook the frozen seasoned fries on a baking sheet according to the package directions.
In a separate pan, cook the beef hot dogs until heated through and lightly browned.
Once the chili has finished simmering, remove it from the heat. Slice the cooked hot dogs into bite-sized pieces and stir them into the chili.
To assemble, place a layer of cooked fries on a plate, top with a generous amount of the hot dog chili, and finish with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
Store leftover chili in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop and serve over freshly fried potatoes.
Yes. Prepare the chili up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate; reheat gently before serving over fresh fries.
Standard beef or pork hot dogs sliced into rounds work well; use quality frankfurters for better flavor.
Fry or bake the fries immediately before serving, then top with warm (not boiling) chili and cheese to minimize sogginess.
Yes, ground turkey will work but may need an extra tablespoon of oil to prevent drying; the chili will be slightly leaner.
The chili should coat a spoon but still be pourable; if too thick, add water 2 tablespoons at a time while simmering.
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