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I’ve had my share of chili dogs. They’ve been a favorite of mine since I was knee-high-to-a-grasshopper. And most of the time that meant canned chili. These barbecue bean chili dogs aren’t those chili dogs. These are amazingly good. Think chili on a dog. Think baked beans on the side… but then, not on the side. The perfect topping for a hot dog.

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I was tempted to add cheese to these barbecue bean chili dogs, but I resisted. A sharp cheddar might be a nice addition, but they’re perfect just topped with some nice crunchy onion. French fried onions… now, those would be awesome too!

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Barbecue Bean Chili Dogs

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword barbecue, BBQ, chili, hot dogs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 443kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chili

1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
15 ounces kidney beans drained, rinsed
15 ounce black beans drained, rinsed
2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix about a packet
1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

For the dogs

vegetable oil for brushing
8 hot dogs
8 hot dog buns
½ medium white onion chopped

Instructions

For the chili

In a large skillet combine the barbecue sauce, kidney beans, black beans, chili seasoning, brown sugar and prepared mustard.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a low simmer.
Stirring often, simmer for 10-12 minutes.

For the dogs

Fire up a grill or a grill pan. Lightly brush the grill plates with oil. You can also use an air fryer or even boil the dogs in water.
Add dogs and cook for 10 minutes, turning once.
Toast the buns on the grill.
To serve, place dogs in buns and add plenty of the barbecue bean chili and sprinkle with onion.