Mexican hot dogs beef bacon (Printable Version)

Juicy beef-wrapped hot dogs with crispy bacon and spicy jalapeños for a bold, flavorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 6 beef hot dogs
02 - 10.5 ounces 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat grill to medium-high temperature.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Divide the seasoned beef into six equal portions. Flatten each portion into a rectangle and wrap it around a hot dog, pressing gently to seal.
04 - Encase each beef-wrapped hot dog with a slice of bacon, securing ends with toothpicks if needed.
05 - Place wrapped hot dogs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or directly on the grill. Bake or grill for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until bacon is crisp and beef is fully cooked.
06 - Toast hot dog buns if desired. Place each cooked hot dog in a bun and garnish with sliced jalapeños, diced onion, shredded cheddar, and chopped cilantro as preferred. Add ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise to taste.
07 - Serve hot immediately to enjoy optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of seasoned beef and crispy bacon creates layers of flavor that make every bite exciting
  • These are outrageously satisfying and turn an ordinary hot dog night into something people talk about for weeks
02 -
  • The beef layer needs to be thin enough to cook through completely before the bacon burns
  • Toothpicks are your friend for keeping the bacon from unraveling during cooking
03 -
  • Pat the beef layer thin so it cooks through before the bacon overcooks
  • Let the hot dogs rest for a couple minutes after cooking so the beef layer sets
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