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Keto Chili Dog Casserole

Hot dogs smothered in seasoned ground beef chili and melted cheddar cheese create an easy keto casserole ready in 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 all-beef hot dogs sliced into 1-inch rounds, no sugar added
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 85/15 recommended
  • 1/2 medium onion diced small
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz tomato sauce 1 can
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese freshly shredded recommended
  • sliced jalapeños, diced red onions, or sour cream optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat thoroughly.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes to let the flavors meld and the sauce thicken.
  4. Arrange the sliced hot dog rounds in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the hot chili mixture evenly over the top of the hot dogs.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the chili layer.
  6. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the hot dogs are heated through and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Top with jalapeños, extra onions, or sour cream if desired.

Notes

Storage: Keeps in airtight container for up to 4 days. Tastes even better the next day as hot dogs absorb chili flavor. Freezes for up to 2 months. Substitutions: For meatier chili, use beef broth and tomato paste instead of tomato sauce. Add hot sauce for spice. Use pepper jack cheese for heat. Smoked sausage can replace hot dogs. Keto Serving Suggestions: Serve with roasted cauliflower, simple green salad, or keto coleslaw. Pro Tip: Drain ground beef very well to prevent greasy casserole. Use all-beef, no-sugar-added hot dogs to keep carbs minimal. Net Carbs: Approximately 5-7g net carbs per serving depending on hot dog and tomato sauce brands.