Topped with chili, sliced hotdog, and a few other ingredients, makes a plain burger topping into a bun with all in one backyard BBQ flavors
The recipe will provide a quick chili recipe (or you can use your own leftovers are great for this recipe) and how to assemble this burger with this delicious and unique topping.
Below you will also find a fantastic variety to go from plain burgers and change them to gourmet burgers all summer long with many fantastic toppings to choose from.
Just set up a "BURGER SERVING AND TOPPING BAR" for your next cookout and let them build their own!
Burger Toppings and Topping Bar Ideas
- Classic bacon and cheddar burger
- Mushroom sautéed with Swiss cheese
- Blue cheese crumble burgers
- Baby spinach, fried onion straws BBQ sauce
- Substitute a Lamb patty seasoned with oregano and cumin, Tzatziki
- Grilled pineapple slices, Swiss cheese, Mixed greens, red onion rings, and Teriyaki
- Guacamole, pepper jack cheese, Jalapeño slices, crispy tortilla strips
- Roasted red pepper strips, Arugula, and balsamic glaze drizzle
- Garlic aioli (mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice)
- Fried Eggs with runny yolk
- NOTE: Add as many condiments, other vegetables, and meats to your serving bar,r just remember to serve them cold on ice to keep them safe from the heat! We usually fill a big cooler bin of ice and add our toppings, then cover with plastic wraps and away from the heat.
Ingredients You Will Need to Make Beenie Weenie Burgers
- Hotdogs:Cheese filled Hotdogs
- Tomatoes: Chopped Cherry Tomatoes
- Peppers: Hot of Bell Peppers
- Beans: Pinto Beans in chili sauce
- Spices: Cumin, chili powder, granulated garlic
- parsley flakes
- salt, pepper
- red pepper flakes
- Worcestershire sauce
- Ground Beef: Raw ground chuck hamburger
- Hamburger rolls
- Butter
- Cooking spray
Cooking the Burgers
- Grilled: indoors on a cast iron gridded skillet or outdoors on a gas or charcoal grill
- Smokers: Smoked burgers are a nice change in flavors, and there are many varieties of wood chips to add a different flavor
- Baked in the oven: Burgers can be baked on a deep baking pan in the oven at 400 degrees
- Air fryer: Air-fry patties for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, for medium doneness. For well done, air-fry for an additional 2 minutes
- Personally, I prefer a charcoal grill over gas or indoor grilling, so just choose your preferred method of cooking.
Tips for making Homemade Burgers:
- I like to use raw hamburgers mixed with seasoning for the best flavors.
- Use any kind of hamburger you like.
- Cook the hot dogs first before adding them to the chili.
- Use any variety of peppers, hot, jalapenos, or bell.
- For cheese lovers and additional toppings, shredded sharp cheddar, pepper jack or provolone
- Make a big pan of chili to top potatoes, filled tortilla wraps or freeze it for another time
- Serve on the side for guests to top the burger themselves
Bread and Rolls For Burgers
- As I mentioned before, my favorite is ciabatta rolls.
- flour tortilla or corn for a taco
- wrap
- pretzels roll/ buns
- Kaiser rolls
- Brioche rolls
- Pita bread
- Hotdog buns
- Garlic bread
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Yield: 10
Beanie Weenie Burgers
Sliced hot dogs and chili are the toppings to make a plain burgers go from plain to gourmet for your next cookout
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of ground chuck hamburger meat
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper
- cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Shape into patties and place on wax paper and put aside in the refrigerator.
- Garlic Ciabatta Rolls or other rolls
- Optional: shredded sharp cheese, olives, or any other toppings
- Chili Recipe or Make Your Favorite Recipe:
- 1 package of hot dogs, sliced any brand, or cheese-filled brats, around 6
- 2 cans of pinto beans in chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 small container of chopped cherry tomatoes
- vegetable or olive oil
- 1 cleaned and chopped bell pepper, hot pepper, jalapeno pepper or habanero
Instructions
- Mix the hamburgers with the seasoning above. Shape into patties.
- Grill, fry, bake, or air fry your burgers and keep them warm.
- Make the chili ahead of time (leftover chili is perfect for this recipe).
- Chili Instructions:
- Add oil to the pan, saute the hot dogs until browned.
- Stir in the vegetables, then add the rest of the ingredients.
- Simmer for around 30 minutes.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the burger:
- Place the burger on the roll of choice or bread.
- Top with chili and hotdogs mixture and any other options you prefer (sliced cheese, peppers, or any other toppings you prefer).
Notes
Burger Toppings and Topping Bar Ideas
- Classic bacon and cheddar burger
- Mushroom sautéed with Swiss cheese
- Blue cheese crumble burgers
- Baby spinach, fried onion straws BBQ sauce
- Substitute a Lamb patty seasoned with oregano and cumin, Tzatziki
- Grilled pineapple slices, Swiss cheese, Mixed greens, red onion rings, and Teriyaki
- Guacamole, pepper jack cheese, Jalapeño slices, crispy tortilla strips
- Roasted red pepper strips, Arugula, and balsamic glaze drizzle
- Garlic aioli (mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice)
- Fried Eggs with runny yolk
- NOTE: Add as many condiments, other vegetables, and meats to your serving bar,r just remember to serve them cold on ice to keep them safe from the heat! We usually fill a big cooler bin of ice and add our toppings, then cover with plastic wraps and away from the heat.
Cooking the Burgers
- Grilled: indoors on a cast iron gridded skillet or outdoors on a gas or charcoal grill
- Smokers: Smoked burgers are a nice change in flavors, and there are many varieties of wood chips to add a different flavor
- Baked in the oven: Burgers can be baked on a deep baking pan in the oven at 400 degrees
- Air fryer: Air-fry patties for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, for medium doneness. For well done, air-fry for an additional 2 minutes
- I prefer a charcoal grill over gas or indoor grilling, so just choose your preferred method of cooking.
Tips for making Homemade Burgers:
- I like to use raw hamburgers mixed with seasoning for the best flavors.
- Use any kind of hamburger you like.
- Cook the hot dogs first before adding them to the chili.
- Use any variety of peppers, hot, jalapenos, or bell.
- For cheese lovers and additional toppings, shredded sharp cheddar, pepper jack or provolone
- Make a big pan of chili to top potatoes, filled tortilla wraps or freeze it for another time
- Serve on the side for guests to top the burger themselves
Bread and Rolls For Burgers
- As I mentioned before, my favorite is ciabatta rolls.
- flour tortilla or corn for a taco
- wrap
- pretzels roll/ buns
- Kaiser rolls
- Brioche rolls
- Pita bread
- Hotdog buns
- Garlic bread
Nutrition Facts
Calories
512Fat (grams)
35 gSat. Fat (grams)
14 gCarbs (grams)
21 gFiber (grams)
5 gNet carbs
16 gSugar (grams)
2 gProtein (grams)
28 gSodium (milligrams)
812 mgCholesterol (grams)
107 mgThe default measuring system for this website is US Customary. Unit conversions are provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. While we strive to provide accurate unit conversions, please be aware that there may be some discrepancies.
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