Mexican Hot Dogs Bacon (Printable Version)

Hot dogs wrapped in seasoned beef and bacon, topped with spicy jalapeños and optional cheese and cilantro.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F or heat a grill to medium-high heat.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
03 - Divide the seasoned beef into six equal portions. Flatten each portion into a rectangular shape and wrap it tightly around each hot dog, pressing to seal.
04 - Wrap one slice of bacon around each beef-covered hot dog. Secure the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
05 - Arrange the wrapped hot dogs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or directly on the grill. Bake or grill for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crisp and the beef is fully cooked.
06 - Toast hot dog buns if desired to enhance texture and flavor.
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 enjoy the full flavor and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The bacon gets impossibly crispy while the beef stays juicy and packed with smoky spice.
  • It feels fancy enough to impress, but comes together faster than you'd expect on a weeknight.
  • Everyone customizes their own toppings, so it works for crowds with different heat tolerances.
02 -
  • Don't skip mixing the beef seasoning evenly; patchy spicing means some bites taste bland while others are too intense.
  • If the bacon isn't crispy, the whole dish loses its appeal, so don't rush the cooking time.
03 -
  • Flatten the beef portion gently but firmly—too rough and you'll bruise it, too light and it won't stick to the hot dog.
  • If bacon keeps slipping, a single toothpick through the end keeps it secure without making the hot dog hard to eat.
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