Mexican Hot Dogs Bacon (Print)

Juicy hot dogs wrapped in seasoned beef and bacon, finished with fresh jalapeños for a spicy kick.

# Components:

→ Meats

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

→ Seasonings

04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

→ Serving

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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F or heat a grill to medium-high.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend ground beef with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly incorporated.
03 - Divide the seasoned beef into six equal portions. Flatten each portion into a rectangle and wrap it securely around each hot dog.
04 - Encase each beef-wrapped hot dog with one slice of bacon, securing ends with toothpicks if needed.
05 - Arrange wrapped hot dogs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or directly on the grill. Bake or grill for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until bacon is crispy and beef is thoroughly cooked.
06 - Optionally, toast the hot dog buns to desired crispness.
07 - Place each cooked hot dog into a bun. Top with sliced jalapeños, diced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro as desired. Add ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise to taste.
08 - Serve immediately while hot for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef wrapping keeps everything juicy while the bacon delivers that crispy-smoky finish that makes you reach for another one.
  • It's bold enough to impress people but simple enough that you'll actually make it on a regular Tuesday night.
  • Every topping is optional, so everyone at the table gets to build their own adventure.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on sealing that beef around the hot dog, or it will split open and lose all those flavorful juices into the pan.
  • Fresh jalapeños are worth it here because pickled ones add vinegar that fights against the warm spices you worked to layer in.
03 -
  • Make the beef-wrapped hot dogs a few hours ahead and refrigerate them, which firms everything up and makes wrapping the bacon much easier.
  • If bacon is browning too fast before the beef is cooked, move everything further from direct heat or cover loosely with foil.
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