Mexican Hot Dogs Bacon (Print View)

Hot dogs wrapped in seasoned beef and bacon topped with jalapeños and melted cheese.

# 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 oven to 400°F or prepare grill to medium-high heat.
02 - Combine ground beef with ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until seasoning is evenly distributed.
03 - Divide the seasoned beef mixture into six equal portions. Flatten each portion into a rectangular shape and wrap it securely around each hot dog, pressing gently to seal.
04 - Wrap one slice of bacon around each beef-wrapped hot dog, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
05 - Place wrapped hot dogs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or directly on the grill. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until bacon is crisp and beef is fully cooked.
06 - Toast hot dog buns if desired.
07 - Insert each cooked hot dog into a bun. Top with jalapeño slices, diced onion, cheddar cheese, and cilantro as preferred. Add ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise to taste.
08 - Serve immediately while hot for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A weeknight dinner that tastes like you've been cooking all day, but actually takes less time than ordering takeout.
  • The bacon crispness against the juicy hot dog is honestly addictive, and everyone asks for the recipe.
  • You can load them up however you want, so picky eaters and adventurous ones are both happy.
02 -
  • Don't skip wrapping the beef around the hot dog tightly enough—loose beef will fall off as it cooks and you'll be chasing crumbles on the grill.
  • The bacon is done when it's crispy, but the beef inside is what actually takes the time, so don't judge by bacon color alone.
  • Fresh jalapeños are milder than you'd think once they're on hot food, so don't be shy if you like heat.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer if you're nervous—the beef should hit 160°C internal temperature to be fully cooked, which happens around the same time the bacon gets crispy.
  • If your bacon keeps slipping while wrapping, chill the beef-wrapped dogs for 15 minutes before adding bacon—cold beef is stickier and holds the bacon in place.
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