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Kosher Chili Dogs and Nachos

May 12, 2017 · 14 Comments

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Welcome the season of lingering sunsets and barbecues with these Chili Dogs & Nachos made Kosher with Hebrew National® Franks, Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes, and vegan cheese!

If you’ve been following along here on Living the Gourmet, and of course you have, you’ve likely caught one of the many times that I’ve referred to myself as a ‘classicalist,’ and I’ve rarely if ever given this any qualification other than by inference or context. Today, I’m going to change that. Let’s start with a little word association. If you’re like most, myself included, then silver screens, Hellenic columns, overwrought stage music, and the dusty works of dead authors are the typical tropes of what comes to mind when you hear the word ‘classic,’ and for good reason. The very word itself ‘classic,’ infers age, familiarity, and a sort of understood authority.

I would submit another context to the word, one that is perhaps a bit less concrete, one that employs the word more as a metaphor than an umbrella for glamor of ancient fashion. A ‘classic meal’ is perhaps the best example of this. A ‘classic meal’ is something that brings back fond memories, something reliably pleasant, something that needs no explanation. A classic meal, for example, pairs excellently with a ‘classic’ summer afternoon or evening spent with friends and family.

I got to thinking about this as I prepared for my family’s Memorial Day get together, and as you might have guessed, I wanted to capture that ‘classic’ summer feel. While I’m a fan of ‘challenging the palates’ of my guests, and have written about how my dinner parties often serve as ‘test runs’ for the recipes that end up here on my site, Memorial Day, and the start of the summer season in general, is one area where I usually like to keep things relaxed.

Classic, however, need not mean ‘boring,’ and that was more or less the theme I was aiming for while planning this year’s Memorial Day – Classic with a Twist, for the simple reason that I wanted to be certain that what came off the grill was a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, that last point being of particular importance since summer barbecues, and Memorial Day in particular, being ‘reliably large’ events with my family.

First things being first, I decided to start with Hebrew National® Franks, which I usually keep on hand during the grilling season, and pick up during my supply runs to Walmart.

From there, I decided on preparing a Black Bean Chili. We start out by prepping a large cast iron frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil. From there, we add in a diced onion, chopped garlic and jalapeno, and sauté that until the garlic is fragrant and the onions are nice and soft. Once that’s done, combine the spices listed below, add them in, and toss.

From there, we in add in a can of Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes, black beans, red kidney beans, a splash of vinegar, molasses, and then we toss and let that simmer for about twenty minutes.

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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 29 oz. can of black beans – drained
  • 15 oz. can of red kidney beans – drained
  • 1 large sweet onion – diced
  • 4 cloves of fresh garlic – chopped
  • 14.5 oz. can of Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeño – grilled and chopped
  • 3 tbs. molasses
  • 1 tbs. vinegar
  • 3 tbs. olive oil

Spice Mixture:

  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. Jamaican curry
  • ½ tsp. Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. chili powder

Instructions

  1. Heat a large cast iron frying pan with the olive oil.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic and jalapeño and sauté until the garlic is fragrant and the onion is softened.
  3. Combine the spice mixture and add to the sautéed onions and toss.
  4. Add the Hunt’s® Diced Tomatoes and toss.
  5. Add the drained beans and toss with the heat on low.
  6. Add the vinegar and the molasses and toss.
  7. Taste for seasoning preference and simmer on a low, gentle heat for 12 – 15 minutes, covered.

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Of course, while Chili Dogs are a party unto themselves, why stop there?

That said, I decided on preparing a tray of Kosher Nachos – to pair with the Chili Dogs. To start, we begin by mixing cilantro, lime juice, and the seasonings listed below with RO*TEL® Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies. Once that’s done, line a cast iron tray with maize tortilla chips, and then spoon out the mixture over the chips, and top with shredded yellow and white vegan cheddar cheese – to keep it kosher. Then top with another layer of chips, and then repeat the process as desired, I generally prepare two to three layers – but more layers equal more deliciousness.

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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 bag of Kosher Tortilla Chips
  • 2 – 10 oz. can of RO*TEL® Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
  • ½ cup of fresh cilantro – chopped
  • 16 oz. of vegan cheddar cheese – shredded
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 avocado sliced, to top

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven 350 degrees F:
  2. Place the Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles in a bowl. Add the chopped cilantro, lime juice, seasonings, and stir.
  3. On a large baking pan place a layer of tortilla chips. Spoon the Ro-Tel Diced Tomato mixture over the layer of Tortilla chips. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and repeat with another layer of Tortilla chips followed by the Ro-Tel mixture and finally ending with the shredded cheese.
  4. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes until the cheese is melted.

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Once all of that is done, it’s time for the fun the part, the reason we’re all here – assembling the Chili Dogs. Simply set the dogs in their buns, top with a generous serving of the chili, then slather on both Gulden’s Spicy Brown Mustard, Hunt’s® Ketchup, avocado chunks, and a copious dusting of the vegan cheddar cheese.

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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 package of Hebrew National® Franks – grilled on a bbq
  • 2 avocados (sliced and served with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper)
  • Hunt’s® Ketchup, to top
  • Gulden’s Spicy Hot Brown Mustard, to top
  • Kosher Hot Dog Buns – gently heated on a bbq
  • Vegan Cheddar Cheese, to top

Instructions

  1. Serve the Hebrew National® Franks topped with the black bean chili (recipe above), avocados, shredded cheese, Hunt’s® Ketchup and Gulden’s Spicy Brown Mustard.

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And just like that, you’ve got a Memorial Day spread that’s a delicious twist on beloved classics.

What are some of your Memorial Day favorites? We would love to hear from you.

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Comments

  1. Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says

    12/05/2017 at 1:29 pm

    This looks like a perfect picnic! Now I’m super hungry!

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  2. Big Daddy Dave says

    12/05/2017 at 3:18 pm

    Catherine, Great presentation as usual! My ketchup of choice is Heinz Spicy but we do like the Gulden’s Spicy Brown Mustard. Love nachos and quality hot dogs, especially with chili, but kosher isn’t critical to us and vegan is a bad word as far as I’m concerned. My wife makes the best chili but it’s too hot (spicy) for most of our friends and family. Have a great Mother’s Day! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  3. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

    12/05/2017 at 5:51 pm

    Yum! What a great tailgating party this would make for!

    ★★★★★

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  4. Platter Talk says

    12/05/2017 at 8:48 pm

    Kosher or not, this is the great sounding recipe. The curry & molasses really add a nice twist.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Jessica @Savory Experiments says

    12/05/2017 at 9:13 pm

    Perfect for this nice summer weather and Mother’s Day! And now I’m hungry…

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  6. Liz says

    12/05/2017 at 9:29 pm

    Both the nachos and hot dogs look like fun party food!! This combo would be terrific for any summer gathering or tailgating in the fall!

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  7. Thanh | Eat, Little Bird says

    12/05/2017 at 10:31 pm

    I just want to dive into the screen! The hot dogs look so delicious. And served with nachos? Sounds like the perfect meal to me!!

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  8. Melanie Delude says

    12/05/2017 at 10:36 pm

    Wow, I am drooling over these Chili Dogs, they look amazing! Happy (almost) summer!

    ★★★★★

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  9. Elizabeth says

    12/05/2017 at 11:14 pm

    Classic with a twist sounds like the perfect attitude for a Memorial Day menu. These look absolutely delicious!

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  10. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says

    12/05/2017 at 11:15 pm

    I only buy Hebrew National…I know it will be a great quality hot dog!

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  11. Taylor Kiser says

    12/05/2017 at 11:52 pm

    Love all the flavor going on with these kosher chili dogs and nachos! Great party food!

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  12. Carrie @ourpotluckfamily says

    13/05/2017 at 11:32 am

    Wow, you got SERIOUSLY creative with your classic twists on Memorial Day recipes. Great ideas! #clients

    Reply
  13. Chiara says

    13/05/2017 at 9:15 pm

    perfect for a picnic on the grass,stunning photos Catherine ! Happy Mother’s day !

    Reply

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