Mexican Hot Dogs recipe is a Mexican-style taco dog topped with a quick and easy seasoned ground beef topping. Load on your favorite taco fixings and dinner is served in less than 15 minutes!
What is a Mexican Hot Dog?
Mexican-style hots dogs are a spin off of the American classic chili dog recipe. A taco seasoned ground beef mixture is smothered on top of hot dogs and topped with taco fixings, like lettuce, cheese, avocado, and sour cream.
For an extra fun, crunchy twist, sprinkle Fritos or crushed tortilla chips on top!
If you love Mexican inspired recipes, also try Mexican Stuffed Peppers, Mexican Tater Tot Casserole, and don’t forget the Limeade Margaritas!
Taco Dogs
Taco Dogs are a summertime favorite at our house. I can serve them in 15 minutes and it’s a more substantial, elevated spin than played-out hot dogs.
Plus, we like to play our favorite game when dining on Mexican Hot Dogs – see-who-can-take-a-bite-without-spilling. It’s a crowd favorite and really helps my post dinner clean up. 🤗
Bacon Wrapped Mexican Style Hot Dogs
If you really want to catapult your average dog into the next stratosphere, try bacon wrapped hot dogs!
- Wrap hot dog with bacon (not thick cut) and secure both ends with a toothpick.
- Pan fry (medium heat), grill, bake (400°F 12-15 mins), or broil until bacon is crisp, turning frequently. For baking or broiling, line baking sheet with parchment paper first to help clean up!
- Assemble the hot dogs with salsa beef topping and taco fixings.
Mexican Hot Dog Toppings:
- Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote Salad)
- jalapenos
- red onion
- Wrap in hot dogs in tortillas instead of hot dog buns
- Drizzle on ranch dressing, mexican crema, or avocado crema
- pico de gallo
- cilantro
- pinto beans
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
- chopped tomatoes
What are the best Hot Dogs to use?
Grocery stores carry an extensive and overwhelming selection of hot dogs. How do you which one to buy?
I believe in buying good quality hot dogs made with all beef. My favorite brands are:
- Hebrew National Beef Franks
- Nathan’s Famous Skinless Beef Franks
- Sabrett Skinless Beef Frankfurters
- Boar’s Head Beef Frankfurters with Natural Casing
How to Cook Hot Dogs
Now that you’ve selected your quality hot dog, what is the best way to cook it? I utilize all these methods depending on the season and the amount of time I have.
- Air Fryer – Recently I acquired an airfryer lid for my Mealthy pressure cooker. Life changing! The CrispLid works on any 6 or 8 quart pressure cooker. Cook at 400ºF for 4-6 minutes.
- Microwave – Wrap hot dogs in a paper towel and microwave for 30 -45 seconds, or until heated through.
- Boil – Bring water to a boil and add hot dogs. Boil for 5 minutes.
- Grill – Heat grill to medium and grill hot dogs for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Pan Fry – Add 1/2″ of water to skillet. Heat the pan on medium high heat until water starts to boil off. Add hot dogs and roll until all sides are browned.
- Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay hot dogs on baking sheet and roast for 10-20 minutes or until heated through.
How To Make Mexican Hot Dogs
- Brown ground beef with chili powder. Drain fat, if necessary.
- Add salsa to beef and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon beef on cooked hot dogs and top with taco fixings.
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What to serve with Taco Dogs
- Green Bean Salad – Make-ahead, marinated Green Bean Salad is an easy, healthy recipe perfect for summer!
- Grilled Potatoes – Foil packets take five minutes to prepare, with only a few simple ingredients
- Oven Baked Fries – How to make perfectly CRISPY baked french fries with homemade fry sauce recipe
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Mexican Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 cup salsa
- 8 hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns regular or gluten free buns
Toppings: cheddar cheese, avocado, sour cream, lettuce, Fritos or crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook ground beef with chili powder until cooked through. Drain fat if necessary. Stir in salsa and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Set aside to grill or cook hot dogs.
- Spoon meat over hot dogs and top with desired toppings.
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Recipe Notes
- Air Fryer – Recently I acquired an airfryer lid for my Mealthy pressure cooker. Life changing! The CrispLid works on any 6 or 8 quart pressure cooker. Cook at 400ºF for 4-6 minutes.
- Microwave – Wrap hot dogs in a paper towel and microwave for 30 -45 seconds, or until heated through.
- Boil – Bring water to a boil and add hot dogs. Boil for 5 minutes.
- Grill – Heat grill to medium and grill hot dogs for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Pan Fry – Add 1/2″ of water to skillet. Heat the pan on medium high heat until water starts to boil off. Add hot dogs and roll until all sides are browned.
- Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay hot dogs on baking sheet and roast for 10-20 minutes or until heated through.
- Wrap hot dog with bacon (not thick cut) and secure both ends with a toothpick.
- Pan fry (medium heat), grill, bake (400°F 12-15 mins), or broil until bacon is crisp, turning frequently. For baking or broiling, line baking sheet with parchment paper first to help clean up!
- Assemble the hot dogs with salsa beef topping and taco fixings.
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dandydogsbiz says
I tried this recipe and it taste so good. My son love it.
Melissa says
That’s awesome! Isn’t it so easy to make? We eat these a ton at our house.