Chili Dog Nachos

This recipe creates hearty nachos by combining seasoned ground sirloin and sliced hot dogs in a chili-like sauce. The mixture is layered over tortilla chips, topped with cheddar cheese, and broiled until bubbly. Garnish with classic chili dog toppings like sour cream and scallions for a fun, flavorful dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course lunch/dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 4734.7 kcal

Equipment

1 Medium Skillet
1 Wooden Spoon For browning and crumbling meat
1 Knife
1 Cutting Board
1 Broiler-Safe Platter or Casserole Dish

Ingredients

Main

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 turn of the pan
1 pound ground sirloin
Salt and pepper
2 hog dogs sliced into 1/2- inch pieces
1 small onion chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 sack yellow corn tortilla chips
1 sack 10 ounces, shredded yellow Cheddar
Sour cream garnish
Salsa garnish
2 scallions chopped

Instructions

Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add oil then beef, and begin to brown and crumble with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then add chopped hot dogs and continue browning, another 3 minutes. Add onions and seasonings, Worcestershire, chili powder, and cumin. Cook another 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and simmer 5 minutes more.
Preheat broiler.
Arrange corn chips on a flameproof platter or in a flameproof casserole dish. Top the chips with the cooked chili dog topping. Cover the chili dog sauce with cheese. Melt cheese under hot broiler, 2 minutes, until melted and bubbly. Garnish with sour cream, salsa and chopped scallions.

Notes

Ensure your skillet is hot when adding the beef and hot dogs to achieve good browning, which builds flavor. Don't rush the cooking time for the onions and seasonings; allowing them to cook together for 3-5 minutes helps the spices bloom. When broiling the nachos, keep a close eye on them as cheese can go from perfectly melted to burnt very quickly. Consider adding a mix of cheeses, like cheddar and Monterey Jack, for extra gooeyness. Additional toppings like pickled jalapeños or chopped tomatoes can add freshness and heat.