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Authentic Mexican Hot Dogs

Charbel Barker — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:02:26 +0000

Inside: These Mexican hot dogs are filled with cheese, wrapped in a strip of bacon, and topped with delicious ingredients like pico de gallo and caramelized onions.

When you think of Mexican food, your mind probably doesn’t go directly to hot dogs. In fact, when people think of hot dogs, they probably think of it more as an American classic or something that you eat in Germany. With that said, hot dogs are very popular in Mexico, and of course, we have our own unique way of making them!

These Mexican style hot dogs are so good and so easy to make. Whenever I make them for my family, they tell me that they are the best hot dogs they have every tried. These not so ordinary hot dogs are sold by street vendors throughout Mexico and have many variations. The good thing though, is that you can make them at home very easily as well for a nice easy meal on a weeknight.

What are Mexican street dogs?

Mexican hot dogs are different from a classic hot dog, because of the unique way of making and topping them. For example, I always slice them down the middle and fill them with cheese, before wrapping them in bacon and grilling them. This alone gives them something extra even before I add my favorite toppings like pico de gallo, yellow mustard, grilled onions, ketchup, and chiles en vinagre (escabeche). It is important to have a nice soft buns as well to keep it all together.

What kind of toppings do you put on a Mexican-style hot dog?

The sky is the limit with this delicious recipe. Many Mexicans really like spicy food, so it is normal to see different types of peppers like jalapenos, serrano peppers, habanero peppers, and more. With that said, you can omit those if you don’t like it spicy. If you still want some similar, you can add a mild pepper like green, yellow, or red bell peppers. These have a great flavor and give the hot dogs the classic look of Mexican food.

Here are some examples of toppings you can find on these tasty hot dogs:

Pico de gallo
grilled white onions or red onion
cotija cheese
queso fresco
hot sauce
fresh salsa
mexican crema

Those are just some examples, but the important thing that makes a hot dog Mexican is that it has a lot of tasty toppings!

How do you make Mexican hot dogs?

Like many great recipes, these hot dogs are simple to prepare. Start by gathering the following ingredients to cook the hot dogs:

Hot dog buns
Hot dogs (all beef or whatever variety you prefer)
Bacon
Mozzarella, manchego, or gouda cheese sticks
Tomatoes
White Onion
Jalapenos
Worcestershire Sauce
Salt
Vegetable oil

Mexican hot dog ingredients

Now that you have those ingredients, you will dice the tomatoes, and slice the jalapenos and onions, setting them aside. Next, slice the hot dogs down the middle (don’t cut all the way through), and add a slice of cheese in the middle. Then wrap each hot dog in bacon. You can use toothpicks to keep them in place while cooking if desired.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a squirt of oil. Add the hot dogs and cook them for a few minutes on each side until the bacon is cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate with a paper towel.

In the same skillet, add the tomatoes, jalepenos, worcestershire sauce and salt and cook until the onions are caramelized. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Now it is time to put the hot dogs together. Grab a soft bun from the bag and heat it if desired, and then add a hot dog to each one. Next, you will top with the caramelized onion, tomato, and jalapeno mixture. At this point, you can add whatever toppings you want. I included a list of options above, but you should decide what you want to add based on your own tastes. It is normal to add ketchup, mayo (or crema) and mustard on the top, but that is up to you!

There you have it – a Mexican hot dog. The first time you try this, I am sure you will fall in love. Let me know in the comments below how it turns out.

Mexican Hot Dogs

These Mexican hot dogs are filled with cheese, wrapped in a strip of bacon, and topped with delicious ingredients like pico de gallo and caramelized onions.

Course Main Course, street food

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword Mexican hot dogs, street food

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Servings Hot Dogs

Calories 524kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

8 Hot Dog Buns
8 Hot Dogs
8 Slices Bacon
8 Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Mozzarella, manchego, or Gouda
2 Roma Tomatoes
1 Onion
2 Jalapeno Peppers
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Salt To taste

Toppings

1 cup Escabeche
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Mustard
Onions diced
Hot sauce

Instructions

Dice the tomatoes and slice the jalapenos and onions, set aside
Cut each hot dog down the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Fill each hot dog with a cheese stick and then wrap in bacon, using a toothpick to keep it in place while cooking if needed.
Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet and set at medium heat. Grill each hot dog until the bacon is cooked and then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the tomatoes, jalapenos, and onions and cook until the onions are carmelized. Set aside.
Warm the buns and then prepare the hot dog by adding one to each bun and topping with the caramelized onion mixture from above.
Add your favorite toppings and serve hot.

Nutrition

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Authentic Chalupas Poblanas Recipe

Charbel Barker — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:55:31 +0000

Inside: Chalupas Poblanas is an authentic, delicious and traditional Mexican “antojito” that originated in the state of Puebla in Mexico. Keep reading to learn more about it and how to make it.

In Mexico, we always look for an opportunity to celebrate so that we can make and share delicious food with friends and family. One type of food that is always popular are what are known as “antojitos”, roughly translated to “little cravings” or “snacks”, but these are not like your normal snacks in the United States. I would say the more equivalent comparison would be street food or appetizers.

In any case, there are so many different types of antojitos, such as tostadas, empanadas, gorditas, picadas, and of course chalupas.

What are Chalupas Poblanas?

If you are in the US, you may have a different idea of what chalupas are if you have tried the Taco Bell version. While those may be good for some people, they are not really authentic chalupas. Authentic chalupas are actually more similar to a tostada or picada, consisting of fried corn tortillas, covered with salsa roja or salsa verde, with shredded chicken, beef, or pork and diced onions (cebolla picada).

Chalupas poblanas, as the name suggests, are the variety of chalupas that you will find most often in the state of Puebla, which is located in central Mexico. You will find dozens of street vendors selling these on the fines de semana (weekends), and at fairs, and other celebrations.

The name comes from the word “txalupa” (barco) which were canoe-like boats, that Mexicans used to navegate the canals of the great city of Tenochtitlan in the prehispanic era. Over time, chalupas have become a staple of the gastronomía mexicana.

Chalupas poblanas are definitely one of the most popular snacks, and are a great option for a movie night with your family, an appetizer at a family gathering, or just whenever you are craving delicious Mexican food.

How do you make Chalupas Poblanas?

In Mexico, you can find this delicious meal at street vendors, sidewalk vendors, or at restaurants called “chaluperias” that are dedicated only to making chalupas. However, you can also easily make them at home by following the recipe below and these instructions.

You will need the following ingredients to make this tasty recipe.

Prepared tortilla masa. If you have a Mexican market in your city (if you are not in Mexico) then you will be able to find this. Just ask for “masa preparada” and they will know what you are talking about. You can also use pre-made tortillas to make this go more quickly, but if you use prepared masa, you will be able to get a more authentic taste and thickness. If you can’t find prepared tortilla masa, you can also find a corn tortilla flour and follow the instructions on the package to prepare it.
Pork lard or another oil for frying.
Shredded Chicken Breast (you could also use rotisserie chicken or another type of meat if you prefer).
Salsa Verde
Salsa Roja
Queso Fresco
Mexican crema (table cream) or sour cream
Salt

You can really use any green salsa or red salsa, but I included links to my recipes for each above if you want to try something homemade.

If you are using the masa preparada or the corn tortilla mix, once you have the dough separated into small portions, you will use a tortilla press to make the tortillas. They should be a small tortilla, smaller than a normal one, but a bit thicker.

In a large frying pan, add the pork lard, vegetable oil, or other frying oil and heat to medium-high heat. Fry each tortilla for 2 minutes on each side, adding a bit of the lard or oil with a spoon to the top of each as they cook. Remove from the frying pan and use paper towels to remove the excess oil.

When the tortillas are done, put 4 or 5 per plate and add the salsa roja or verde to each, and then add the shredded chicken, queso fresco, crema or sour cream, and diced onion.

I know you will love these! Let me know in the comments below how it goes.

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Authentic Chalupas Poblanas Recipe

Chalupas Poblanas is an authentic, delicious and traditional Mexican "antojito" that originated in the state of Puebla in Mexico. Keep reading to learn more about it and how to make it.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword antojitos, chalupas, mexican food

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Chalupas

Calories 225kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

1 kg masa preparadas or 20 corn tortillas
1/2 cup lard or other frying oil
1 chicken breast shredded
1 cup salsa verde
1 cup salsa roja
1/2 cup queso fresco
1/2 cup crema or sour cream
1/4 cup diced onions

Instructions

If you are making the tortillas, separate the masa preparada in twenty portions of the same size and use a tortilla press to make tortillas that are slightly smaller than a normal corn tortilla, but a little bit more thick.
Heat up the lard or oil in a large frying pan and fry each tortilla for 2 minutes on each side. Wipe off excess oil with paper towels.
Add salsa roja or salsa verde to each tortilla and add the chicken, queso fresco, crema or sour cream, and diced onions and serve.

Nutrition

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