CHILI DOG SOUP

Chili dogs are an all-American favorite, and now you can enjoy those flavors in a cozy bowl with Chili Dog Soup! Inspired by a recipe from ibreatheimhungry.com, this easy dish is perfect for chilly weather and can be made on the stove or in a crock pot. Savor the comforting taste of chili dogs in a hearty soup that's perfect for sharing—if you want to!

CHILI DOG SOUP

By Dr. Cindy Tanzar

Chili dogs are an all-American favorite. While the bun is never going to be weight-loss friendly, the flavors can be enjoyed anytime. This Chili Dog Soup is perfect during cold weather. Adapted from a recipe on ibreatheimhungry.com, this easy dish can be made on top of the stove or in a crock pot.

SERVINGS: Makes 8 servings.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1.5 lbs. grass-fed ground beef
  • 4 Applegate Farms 100% Grass-Fed Beef Hot Dogs
  • 1/2 cup prepared salsa (no added sugar, like Pace, Tostitos or Simple Truth)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp. pink Himalayan salt
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp. ground dry mustard
  • 1/4 cup ketchup (no added sugar)
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Combine ground beef, hot dogs, salsa, water, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and ground mustard in a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes (or 3 hours in a crockpot on low heat).
  2. Stir in the ketchup, mustard and red wine vinegar and cook another 5 minutes. Serve alone or topped with diced sweet or green onions and avocado.

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