Mexican Hot Dogs Beef Bacon (Printable)

Juicy hot dogs wrapped in seasoned beef and crispy bacon, topped with spicy jalapeños and fresh garnishes.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 6 beef hot dogs
02 - 10.5 oz ground beef
03 - 6 slices bacon

→ Seasonings

04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Toppings & Garnish

11 - 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
12 - 1 small red onion, finely diced (optional)
13 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

→ Serving

15 - 6 hot dog buns
16 - Ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise (to taste)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat grill to medium-high.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper; mix until evenly seasoned.
03 - Divide seasoned beef into six equal portions; flatten each into a rectangle and tightly wrap around a hot dog.
04 - Wrap one slice of bacon around each beef-wrapped hot dog; secure ends with toothpicks if necessary.
05 - Arrange wrapped hot dogs on parchment-lined baking sheet or grill; bake or grill for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally until bacon is crisp and beef is cooked through.
06 - Toast hot dog buns as desired.
07 - Place each cooked hot dog in a bun; top with jalapeño slices, diced onion, cheddar cheese, and cilantro as desired; add ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise to taste; serve immediately while hot.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • They're hearty enough to satisfy a crowd but take less time than you'd think.
  • The bacon crisps up in the oven, so you're not standing over a stove.
  • You can load them however you want, making everyone happy without extra work.
02 -
  • Don't skip the meat mixture seasoning step because that's where all the flavor lives.
  • The bacon releases fat as it cooks, so tilt your baking sheet occasionally to prevent pools that make the bottom soggy.
03 -
  • Secure your toothpicks before cooking so you don't burn your fingers when you turn them.
  • If the bacon starts slipping during wrapping, refrigerate the wrapped hot dogs for fifteen minutes before cooking so everything stays in place.
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