Jul 14 2026
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Horseshoe Dog Recipe

Inspired by Steve's Hot Dogs
Time1h
Serves4

Our take on the Central Illinois favorite - a smoked all-beef hot dog topped with a pile of burger crumbles and then topped with fries, cheddar cheese sauce, chili, sour cream, crispy onions, bacon and jalapenos. We hope you came hungry!

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the French Fries

    Cook the frozen French fries according to package instructions until golden and crispy. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Smoke the Hot Dogs

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Smoke the all-beef hot dogs for about 30 minutes, or until heated through and infused with smoky flavor.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Horseshoe Dog

    On a plate, place a smoked hot dog and top it with a generous amount of the cooked ground beef. Add a pile of French fries on top.

  5. 5

    Add Toppings

    Drizzle the cheddar cheese sauce over the fries, then add the chili, sour cream, crispy fried onions, crumbled bacon, and jalapeños.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately while hot, and enjoy your Horseshoe Dog!

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