Are you ready to take your summer cookout game to the next level with the ultimate vegan chili dogs? These plant-based beauties are about to become your new go-to recipe for backyard BBQs, picnics, and any time you're craving a deliciously messy and satisfying meal.
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Summer is in full swing, and that means it's time for cookouts, BBQs, and enjoying delicious food with family and friends. If you're looking for a vegan-friendly you're going to love these incredible vegan coney dogs!
What's better than a perfectly grilled vegan hot dog, topped with a hearty and flavorful vegan chili, and finished with your favorite toppings? It's a classic American dish with a plant-based twist that will have everyone lining up for seconds.
These vegan chili dogs are the perfect complement to other cookout staples like my high protein TVP burgers and these crispy garlic truffle fries. They're easy to make, customizable, and so satisfying that even meat-eaters will be asking for the recipe.
Reasons You'll Love This Recipe
- You can have these vegan chili dogs on the picnic table in under 30 minutes. The chili recipe is really simple. If you want a slow cooked vegan chili, check out my vegan TVP chili sin carne.
- Vegan coney dogs are always a real crowd-pleaser at cookouts, BBQs, and picnics.
- Make a chili dog bar with your favorite toppings. I've given you lots of suggestions below.
👨🍳How To Make Vegan Chili Dogs
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add vegan ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the chili is simmering, cook the vegan hot dogs according to the package instructions. See below for 3 ways to toast hot dog buns.
- Place each cooked hot dog in a bun and top generously with the vegan chili.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with diced onions, vegan cheese, or other toppings of your choice.
Top Tip
Different vegan hot dog brands will have different cooking instructions. Some are boiled, particularly frozen vegan hot dogs. Other brands can be microwaved, shallow fryed or heated through in the oven. Check the instructions on the label for how to cook yours.
🌭How To Toast Hot Dog Buns
Here are my top three ways to toast hot dog buns:
- Grill: If you're serving these vegan chili dogs at a BBQ or cookout, you'll want to throw them on the grill. First, brush the inside of the buns lightly with maragrine, then place them face down on a preheated grill for 10-20 seconds until light grill marks appear and the buns are lightly toasted. They'll have a nice smoky flavor.
- Stovetop: Melt a small amount of margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Place the buns face down in the skillet and toast for 30-60 seconds until golden brown. Flip and toast the outside for an additional 10-15 seconds. This method works best if you only have a few buns you want to heat.
- Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the buns on a baking sheet, open-side up. Place them in the oven for 5 minutes or until lightly toasted and warm. For a buttery flavor, brush the inside of the buns with melted vegan butter before toasting. This method is best if you're planning on cooking your vegan hot dogs in the oven.
My Favorite Vegan Chili Dog Toppings
- Diced raw onions: For a classic flavor and satisfying crunch. I like to use red onions.
- Mexican Pickled Onions: These tangy and bright pink onions add a zesty kick and a pop of color to your vegan chili dogs.
- Sliced jalapeños: Add a spicy kick to your chili dogs for heat lovers.
- Vegan sour cream: A cool and tangy topping that balances out the spiciness of the chili.
- Chopped fresh cilantro: Brings a fresh, herbaceous flavor to the mix.
- Guacamole: Homemade guacamole or this avocado spread.
- Crushed tortilla chips: Adds a satisfying crunch and a touch of saltiness.
- Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce: A rich and creamy cheese sauce that perfectly complements the chili and toppings.
- Diced tomatoes: Provides a fresh, juicy element to your loaded chili dogs. Hot sauce: Drizzle your favorite hot sauce on top for an extra spicy kick.
- Your favorite vegan shredded cheddar cheese.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Chili Dog
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 12 ounces vegan ground beef e.g., Beyond Meat, Lightlife, or Impossible
- 1 15 ounce can of kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6-8 vegan hot dog buns
- 6-8 vegan hot dogs
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add vegan ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the chili is simmering, cook the vegan hot dogs according to the package instructions.
- Place each cooked hot dog in a bun and top generously with the vegan chili.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with diced onions, vegan cheese, or other toppings of your choice.
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