Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMerritt CanteenBrutal Dog Recipe

Brutal Dog Recipe

Inspired by Merritt Canteen
Time40m
Serves4

Red hot with chili. Extremely Hot.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Spicy Chili Mixture

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the fresh red chili peppers, onion, and garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Prepare Toppings

    Slice the jalapeños and set aside. Measure out sour cream and chop cilantro.

Cooking the Chili Mixture

  1. 3

    Cook the Base

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, cooking until translucent.

  2. 4

    Add Spices

    Stir in the chopped red chili peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Add Ground Beef

    Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Assembling the Brutal Dog

  1. 6

    Prepare the Buns

    Lightly toast the hot dog buns in a separate pan or under a broiler until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Fill the Buns

    Spoon the spicy chili mixture generously into each toasted hot dog bun.

  3. 8

    Add Toppings

    Top each Brutal Dog with a dollop of sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro.

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