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Chicago Dog
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Chicago Dog
Total Time15 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings4
Total Time15 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings4

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Bun-Length Skinless Beef Franks - 8 PackKey IngredientBun-Length Skinless Beef Franks - 8 Pack
AboutA Chicago Hot Dog, which does in fact hail from the Windy City, is a tried-and-true classic! Nathan’s Famous Skinless Bun-Length Franks lay the perfect foundation for the many toppings, including tomatoes, onions and pickled peppers. Don’t skip adding poppy seeds to the bun — this step is crucial for authenticity!
let’s cookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients

Meat

Key IngredientProduct ImageBun-Length Skinless Beef Franks - 8 Pack
 
1 Pack Nathan’s Famous Skinless Bun-Length Beef Franks

Produce

 
2 Medium Beefsteak Tomatoes, Cut Into Wedges
 
1 Small White Onion, Chopped Fine

Dairy

 
1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, Melted
 
1 Tbsp. Poppy Seeds

Pantry

 
8 Hot Dog Buns
 
1 (12 Ounces) Jar Pickled Pepperoncini
 
8 Kosher Dill Pickle Spears
 
1/4 Cup Yellow Mustard
Bun-Length Skinless Beef Franks - 8 PackKey IngredientBun-Length Skinless Beef Franks - 8 Pack
Directions
1PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Brush outside of buns with butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
2BAKE buns on a rimmed baking sheet until warm, about 5 minutes.
3COOK your hot dogs your favorite way: We suggest pan-fried with butter!
4PLACE each hot dog in a warm bun and top with pickle spears, tomato wedges, onion and mustard, and serve.
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