Chipotle Chili Cheese Dogs

Total Time: 31 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 21 mins

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped, divided
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped or 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup lager beer
• 8 all-beef hot dogs, grilled
• 8 hot dog buns
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 in skillet over medium heat, cook bacon and half of onion till bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes.
• 2 add jalapeno and garlic to skillet, cook 1 minute. add ground beef; cook and stir 5 minutes breaking up chunks with side of spoon. drain fat; stir in seasonings, tomato sauce and beer. bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 10 minutes. set aside, keep warm.
• 3 top grilled hot dogs with chili, cheese, and remaining chopped onion.