Hot Dogs and Brats

Simmering hot dogs in beer is a great way to add flavor and moisture. The beer will help to keep the hot dogs juicy and the beer adds a delicious dimension to your hot dogs.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This meaty chili turns forlorn frankfurters into gourmet grillout food, especially when topped with some melty cheddar and sharp red onion. You'll have a hard time having a...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Beef franks are served fajita-style on flour tortillas with seasoned bell peppers and onions.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The secret to this recipe is marinating the hot dogs in beer and onions overnight. Next day, cook them in the marinade along with sauerkraut and serve on buns.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with chili powder, onion, green bell pepper, ground beef, brown sugar, paprika, lemon juice or vinegar, tomato sauce, ketchup or chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Chili dogs with a hint of Tex-Mex. Green chiles, cheese soup, and beanless chili are cooked in the crock pot with hot dogs. Serve on buns along with chopped onion...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with pepper and/or chili powder, mustard, kielbasa sausage, onion, butter, beer, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Bratwurst simmered in a mixture of beer, onions, and caraway seeds before being grilled. The onions are then cooked down until they are caramelized and served with the brats.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Worcestershire sauce, Carolina Chili, hot dogs, hot dog buns, ground beef, onion, tomato paste, ketchup, chili powder

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Try this easy grilled bratwurst recipe featuring peppers and onions in a spicy mesquite sauce. It's perfect for outdoor events and makes for an...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

What's in a real Chicago dog, you ask? The fresh tomatoes and sweet pickle relish are crucial, but you can't forget the fresh-cut fries on the side. Throw on a Cubs hat for good...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with frankfurters, salt, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili seasoning, tomatoes, tomato paste, ground red pepper

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Beer brats are the move for taking your cookout game to the next level. A combo of beer and cola keeps the brats moist without being too sweet and the peppers...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Going vegetarian is no reason to miss out on favorites like the chili dog. Veggie dogs and veggie chili are par for the course but some add-ins take standard dogs to the next...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

First these brats are marinated in dark beer. Then they are wrapped in bacon and grilled.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sausages, beer, onion, vegetable oil, mustard

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with hot dogs, chili, corn muffin mix, egg, milk, jalapeno, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Here's a quick meatless alternative to a classic Coney Island sauce. The blend traditional ingredients minus the meat gives this sauce a familiar taste that many...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Who says dinner can't be a bit playful? This hearty casserole brings together tender hash browns and savory hot dogs for a quirky twist on weeknight meals.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with mustard, ground beef, water, salt and freshly ground black pepper, hot dogs, chili powder, hot dog buns, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pink's Hot Dogs have been around since 1939 and one of their most famous menu items is the Guadalajara dog. A simple beef hot dog topped with the right blend of...


Time:   under 30 minutes

A delicious way to dress up some plain hot dogs. Spiral-sliced hot dogs are simmered in a sweet and sour tomato sauce and served on buns.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with milk, green peas, egg noodles, hot dogs, cream of mushroom soup, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper and spices, potatoes, hot dogs, velveeta cheese, milk, mushroom soup, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Every Coney Island shop has their own unique flavor of sauce. This version is made without any tomatoes or tomato sauce (also known as Detroit style).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with corn or flour tortillas, hot dogs, chili, salsa, cheddar or Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with baked beans, sugar, hot dogs, pineapple chunks, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with prepared chili, refrigerated crescent roll dough, hot dogs, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pre-cooked bacon, refrigerated cornbread twists, wooden popsicle sticks, hot dogs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oil, black coffee, hamburger, corned beef, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with hot dog buns, vegetable oil, onions, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, hot dogs

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with American cheese, margarine, biscuit baking mix, milk, hot dogs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sometimes all good things come in one dish, and this bratwurst potato casserole proves just that. With a blend of colors and flavors, dinner just got a major...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with bratwurst, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, pineapple chunks, barbecue sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with beef broth, soy sauce, pineapple tidbits, butter or margarine, onion, green bell pepper, cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ketchup, butter, brown sugar, vinegar, prepared mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mustard, dill pickles, olive oil, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, bratwurst, hard rolls

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salsa, red onion, sour cream, chipotle and onion seasoning, cilantro, bratwurst, green pepper, red pepper, tomato, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with hot dog, flour, baking powder, shortening, salt, water

Method:   campfire
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with corn chips, beef hot dogs, flour tortillas, chili, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, black pepper, water, seasoned salt and or Cajun seasoning, corn, peas, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with fresh basil, onion, Cajun seasoning, bacon, hot dogs, rice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with buns or rolls, Cheddar cheese, chili powder, frankfurters, onion, chili with beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with chili powder, cinnamon, ground beef, garlic, onion, tomato paste, water, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with baked beans, bratwurst sausages, sauerkraut, celery salt, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with hot dog buns, hot dogs, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, water, onions, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, black pepper, salt, ground sausage, potatoes, frozen peas, butter, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cooked rice, hot dogs, onions, soy sauce, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sauerkraut, mustard, hot dog bun, Swiss cheese, Polish hot dog, pastrami


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bratwurst buns, sauerkraut, bratwurst, beer, onion, brown sugar, caraway seed

Method:   outdoor grill, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes