Sonic Chili Dog Delight

About this recipe

This revamped Sonic Chili Dog Delight is a hearty meal that brings together the classic charm of chili dogs with a gourmet touch. Grilled hot dogs nestled in toasted buns are topped with a robust homemade chili, fresh vegetables, and creamy sour cream, delivering layers of flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

• 8 hot dogs
• 8 hot dog buns
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup diced jalapeños
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat for grilling hot dogs.

2. 2

   In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, reduce fat if needed.

3. 3

   Add onion to the beef; cook until softened, around 3-4 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Simmer the chili mixture for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Grill the hot dogs until grill marks appear, about 5-7 minutes.

7. 7

   Place each grilled hot dog in a bun, top with a generous amount of chili.

8. 8

   Garnish with cheddar cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream before serving.