Grilled Sonoran Hot Dogs

Name: Grilled Sonoran Hot Dogs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 10 hot dogs; 10 slices bacon; 10 brat buns; 1 can pinto beans (about 15 oz); 2 ripe avocados, peeled and diced; 3 large Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 medium red onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced; 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 lime, juiced; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons milk; Pickled jalapeño pepper slices, to taste

Recipe GLPRf7759696890041

Mexican

Main Course

35 min

436 cal

Servings: 10

Stovetop

Grill

SNAP eligible

Juicy bacon-wrapped hot dogs topped with warm pinto beans, fresh avocado pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, and a creamy mayo drizzle. This Sonoran-style favorite combines crispy grilled buns with vibrant summer flavors for an unforgettable meal.

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Ingredients

10 hot dogs

10 slices bacon

10 brat buns

1 can pinto beans (about 15 oz)

2 ripe avocados, peeled and diced

3 large Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

1 medium red onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced

1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped

1 lime, juiced

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons milk

Pickled jalapeño pepper slices, to taste

Directions

Dice the seeded Roma tomatoes and red onion. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and gently fold in the diced avocados, being careful not to mash them. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and milk until well blended. Cover and refrigerate.
Pour the canned pinto beans into a small saucepan and heat on low, stirring occasionally, until warm throughout. Keep warm on the stove.
Preheat your grill to high heat. Wrap each hot dog with one slice of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if needed to keep the bacon in place.
Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs on the preheated grill. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, until the bacon is crispy on all sides.
While the hot dogs cook, split open each brat bun and place them cut-side down directly on the grill. Toast until lightly browned, then remove from heat.
To assemble, place a toasted bun on a plate. Spoon a portion of the warm pinto beans into the bottom of the bun. Top with one grilled bacon-wrapped hot dog. Add a generous portion of the avocado pico de gallo mixture, followed by several pickled jalapeño slices. Drizzle the thinned mayonnaise mixture generously over the top. Repeat with remaining hot dogs and buns.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

Every ingredient is stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, or ALDI—no special trips needed. The stated 35 minutes is honest for grilling and simple prep, though caramelizing the onions and beans does demand attention on two burners. At roughly $1.25 per serving (driven by the bacon and avocado), it's a solid crowd-pleaser for a casual dinner or gathering. The dish is fresh and doesn't keep well reheated, so it's best as a same-night meal, but the components are forgiving enough for a beginner cook and work well as a make-your-own bar for a family.