Mexican Hot Dogs Bacon (Printable)

Juicy beef-wrapped hot dogs with crispy bacon and spicy jalapeño topping for a flavorful twist.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings & Garnish

11 - 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
12 - 1 small red onion, finely diced (optional)
13 - ½ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 blended.
03 - Divide seasoned beef into 6 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a rectangle and wrap it around a hot dog, pressing gently to seal.
04 - Wrap a slice of bacon around each beef-wrapped hot dog. Secure ends with toothpicks if necessary.
05 - Place wrapped hot dogs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or directly on the grill. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally until bacon is crispy and beef is fully cooked.
06 - Toast hot dog buns if desired.
07 - Place each cooked hot dog in a bun. Top with sliced jalapeños, diced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro as preferred. Add ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise to taste.
08 - Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That first bite hits you with savory beef, smoky bacon, and a spicy jalapeño punch all at once.
  • They come together in under 40 minutes, so you can surprise people without spending your whole afternoon in the kitchen.
  • Even skeptics who think they're just fancy hot dogs end up coming back for seconds.
02 -
  • The bacon will look less done than you think when you pull it out, but it keeps cooking from residual heat and gets perfect in those last few minutes.
  • If your ground beef is sticking to your hands while wrapping, dampen your hands slightly with water and it becomes so much easier.
03 -
  • If your bacon keeps slipping off while cooking, don't be shy about using two toothpicks per hot dog—they hold everything in place and you barely notice them.
  • Make the beef mixture the night before and keep it covered in the fridge; the flavors meld and it's easier to work with when it's cold.
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