Mexican hot dogs bacon jalapeños (Printable)

Juicy hot dogs wrapped in seasoned beef and bacon, topped with spicy jalapeños and optional cheese or onions.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

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

→ Seasonings

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

→ Serving

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

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a grill to medium-high.
02 - Combine ground beef with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; mix thoroughly to season evenly.
03 - Divide seasoned beef into six equal portions, flatten each into a rectangle, then wrap around each hot dog, pressing gently to seal.
04 - Wrap each beef-covered hot dog with a slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
05 - Place wrapped hot dogs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or 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 - Insert each cooked hot dog into a bun and top with jalapeño slices, diced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro as preferred. Add ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise to taste. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Each bite delivers a textural surprise that keeps you coming back for more.
  • The spice level is bold without being overwhelming, letting everyone customize their heat.
  • Wrapping the meat is oddly therapeutic and makes you feel like you're doing something special.
02 -
  • Don't pack the beef too tightly around the hot dog or it'll be dense instead of tender, learned this the hard way.
  • The bacon needs direct heat to crisp; steaming it inside foil won't give you that satisfying crunch.
03 -
  • Flatten the beef portion thin enough to wrap without gaps, but thick enough that it doesn't tear under its own weight.
  • Turn the hot dogs halfway through cooking so the bacon crisps evenly and nothing burns on the bottom.
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