Lower Fat Chili Cheese Dogs
Lower saturated fat turkey hot dogs topped with lower sodium homemade chili and reduced fat cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% Lean Ground Beef
- 2 cups Onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic crushed
- 1 (15-ounce) can No Salt Added Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Salt Free Chili Powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Water
- 8 Turkey Hot Dogs cooked
- 8 Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns
- 4 ounces Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese shredded
- Onion optional
Instructions
Make the Chili:
- Brown beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir to breakup and cook until beef is no longer pink. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes.
Plate and Serve:
- Warm buns in microwave for 30 seconds. Top with cooked hot dog. Divide chili sauce evenly between each hot dog and top with 1 tablespoon shredded cheese.
Notes
Make Ahead: The chili sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 30 days.
Nutrition Facts
Lower Fat Chili Cheese Dogs
Serving Size
1 hot dog with chili and cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
311
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
733
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
11
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Food Groups ***Meat = 3 servings; Grains = 1.5 servings; Vegetables = 1 serving
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