Mexican Hot Dogs Bacon (Print)

Juicy hot dogs wrapped in seasoned ground beef and crispy bacon, topped with spicy jalapeños and cheddar.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F or heat a grill to medium-high temperature.
02 - Combine ground beef with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl; mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
03 - Divide the seasoned beef into six equal portions; flatten each into a rectangle and wrap around each hot dog, pressing lightly to secure.
04 - Wrap one slice of bacon around each beef-covered hot dog, securing ends with toothpicks if necessary.
05 - Place wrapped hot dogs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or directly on the preheated grill; cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally until bacon crisps and beef is fully cooked.
06 - If desired, lightly toast the hot dog buns while the hot dogs finish cooking.
07 - Place each cooked hot dog into a bun; top with sliced jalapeños, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro as preferred; add ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise to taste.
08 - Serve immediately while hot to retain optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every bite feels indulgent without being complicated, and people always ask for the recipe.
  • You can prep these ahead and bake them when guests arrive, which means less stress and more time with people.
  • The seasoned beef layer keeps everything from tasting dry, even if your hot dogs sit for a few minutes.
02 -
  • Don't skip mixing the seasonings into the beef thoroughly; clumps of paprika won't distribute flavor the way a well-mixed blend will.
  • If your bacon isn't crispy by the time the beef is done, you can always give it another few minutes; bacon forgives more than beef does.
  • Fresh jalapeños sliced thin release their heat gradually, which is better than pickled ones that hit all at once.
03 -
  • Keep toothpicks handy; they're less about necessity and more about insurance if your bacon wants to slip during cooking.
  • If you're cooking these ahead for a crowd, you can actually bake them, let them cool slightly, then finish them on the grill just before serving for maximum crispness and char.
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