National Chilli Hot Dog Day, which falls on the last Thursday of July, celebrates the zesty snack made up of standard hot dogs sprinkled with copious amounts of chilies. The juicy hot dogs with a thick layer of savory chili taste best with oodles of cheddar cheese and onions and are definitely crowd-pullers at backyard parties.
While it is true that happy moments are incomplete without good food, having the meaty and cheesy delights with a little extra zing perfectly compliments the mood. On the National Chilli Hot Dog Day, which is on July 29 this month, use the recipe given below to prepare the humble snack and woo your loved ones.
Take a skillet and heat oil in medium-high heat until oil shimmers. Add in the beef, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt and chili powder, and cook until the beef turns brown. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, and mustard and reduce the heat to low. Keep it on simmer for 10-12 minutes until the flavors release. Meanwhile, grill the hot dogs.
Heat an outdoor grill on medium-high heat. Scrape the grill grates clean as required. Place the hot dogs on the grill and grill until acquire marks and heat reach into the depth.
Before serving, place a hot dog in each bun and top with the chili, cheddar cheese and red onions.
This is a representational image of a hot dog.Getty Images
