Mexican Hot Dogs Beef Bacon (Printable Version)

Juicy hot dogs wrapped in seasoned beef and bacon, topped with spicy jalapeños and fresh garnishes.

# 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)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat the grill to medium-high.
02 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Divide seasoned beef into six equal portions and flatten each into a rectangle to wrap around each hot dog, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Encase each beef-wrapped hot dog with a bacon slice, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
05 - Place wrapped hot dogs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or directly on the grill and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally until bacon crisps and beef is fully cooked.
06 - Optionally, toast hot dog buns until warm and lightly crisped.
07 - Insert each cooked hot dog into a bun, topping with jalapeño slices, diced onion, shredded cheddar, and cilantro as preferred. Add ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise to taste.
08 - Serve immediately while hot to enjoy optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinner or last-minute party food without stress.
  • The layers of flavor—cumin, smoked paprika, and crispy bacon—make these feel way more impressive than the effort they actually take.
  • Everyone eats one, then quietly asks for the recipe because they can't believe how good something this fun tastes.
02 -
  • Don't skip turning them while they cook; one side left stationary will brown too fast while the other stays pale.
  • The beef needs to be seasoned generously—timid seasoning is the only real mistake here because the final bite depends on all those spices.
  • Fresh jalapeños make a difference; pickled ones are good in a pinch, but fresh ones stay crisp and bright.
03 -
  • Pat your hot dogs dry before wrapping beef around them; any moisture makes the beef slip during cooking.
  • Don't be shy with the spice blend—these need bold seasoning to stand up to all the other flavors competing for attention.
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