Grilled Chicago-Style Hot Dog with Relish, Mustard, and Onions
A classic Chicago hot dog served on a poppy seed bun with mustard, relish, onions, and pickles—no ketchup allowed. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs beef hot dogs, poppy seed buns, yellow mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 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.
Ingredients
- 4 beef hot dogs
- 4 poppy seed buns
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1/4 cup yellow onions
- 1/4 cup dill pickles
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat a grill to 375°F (medium-high). Place 4 beef hot dogs on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and heated through.
- Step 2: Spread 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard on the bottom half of each poppy seed bun, then top with 1/2 tablespoon sweet relish.
- Step 3: Place one hot dog on each bun, then top with 1/8 cup thinly sliced yellow onions and 1/8 cup chopped dill pickles.
