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Mexican Hot Dogs

I know this as an LA Street Dog. It is frequently called a Mexican Hot Dog to visitors, Tijuana hot dog, or even a Daaanger dog (I know, huh!), but there are honestly so many styles of Perros Calientes. Here's my recipe for that salty dog made from top notch ingredients & flavor for making them at home. Feel like you're livin' a little with this Famoso L.A. Street Food favorite.
Visit LA for the real thing when you can, we'd love to have you, HAPPY PEOPLE!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Bacon-wrapped hot dog with Toppings, Hot Dog Recipe, LA Hot Dogs, LA Street Food Recipe, Mexican Hot Dogs
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 522kcal
Author: Erika Garibay - LQC Recipes

Equipment

  • Large Pan/Skillet
  • Knife
  • Plate
  • Chopping board for prep

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dogs, beef uncured and nitrate free weiners
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 1 pack bacon 1 strip per dog, uncured and nitrate free
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 whole onion sliced
  • 2 jalapeño halved
  • 10 sprigs cilantro fresh, washed well
  • 2 tsp ketchup
  • 2 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp mayonnaise

Instructions

How to make hot dogs

  • Heat large skillet on medium heat. A large pan is suggested where everything can cook together and form it's tasty flavors.
  • Place the bacon wrapped weiners on the grill with bacon ends side down (they will need to cook for at least 7 minutes to ensure bacon doesn't curl up).
  • Add olive oil to the pan (or wait for the bacon grease to give a little) then use a spatula to spread grease around unused portion of pan before placing all the veggies down to grill. So long as their is a barrier beneath them and a medium heat they will grilled without burning. If there is no binder beneath the veggies when cooking they will dry out and burn if not monitored.
  • Flip the dogs over to other side for 5 minutes of until crispy. Continue to roll until all sides are cooked evenly.
  • Lower heat setting to medium low. Heat buns on same grill until toasted to your preference.
  • Place crispy bacon-wrapped hot dog in warm bun, top with grilled onions, peppers and optional chili pepper. Top with additional fresh toppings, spreads like ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and a dollop of Fresh Guacamole.
  • Enjoy your homemade hot dog in bacon recipe. Visit when you can so you can get a perro caliente in person, happy people!

Notes

  • Recipe yield: 4 grilled perros calientes (hot dogs).
  • Storage: For best flavor and eat when fresh.
  • In season toppings:
    Avocado for Guacamole de casa (homemade).
  • Get foodcreative and use your favorite toppings for a unique tasting hot dog.
  • This food option is high in Fat.

Best Mexican hot dog toppings and tips are listed in the full post at LatinasQueComen.com. Thank you for your rating, shares, and support of LQC Recipes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1hot dog | Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1737IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg