Grilled Buffalo-Style Chili Cheese Hot Dog

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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A smoky grilled hot dog topped with spicy chili, melted cheddar, and a tangy slaw, inspired by Buffalo street food favorites. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs all-beef hot dogs, hot dog buns, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 links all-beef hot dogs
4 hot dog buns
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup canned chili (no beans)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup green cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp hot sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush 4 all-beef hot dogs with 1 tbsp olive oil and grill for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and heated through.
Step 2: While hot dogs cook, mix 1 cup shredded green cabbage and 1/2 cup shredded carrot with 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl to make a quick slaw.
Step 3: Warm 1 cup canned chili (no beans) in a small saucepan over low heat until hot.
Step 4: Toast 4 hot dog buns on the grill for 30 seconds until lightly browned.
Step 5: Place grilled hot dogs in buns, spoon 1/4 cup warm chili over each, sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and top with a generous scoop of the prepared slaw.
Step 6: Drizzle 1/2 tsp hot sauce over each hot dog before serving.