Name: Sonoran Hot Dogs with Pinto Beans and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 pieces All-beef hot dogs; 4 slices Thin-cut bacon; 4 pieces Bolillo rolls or soft hot dog buns; 1 cup Cooked pinto beans, warmed; 0.5 cup White onion, finely diced; 2 pieces Roma tomatoes, diced; 0.25 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Yellow mustard; 0.25 cup Jalapeño salsa or pickled jalapeños

"Experience the legendary street food of the Southwest with these loaded Sonoran hot dogs. Every bite features a crispy bacon-wrapped frank nestled in a soft bolillo roll, topped with savory pinto beans, fresh salsa, and a signature creamy drizzle."

1 Ingredients

Qty	Item
4 pieces 4 pieces	All-beef hot dogs
4 slices 4 slices	Thin-cut bacon
4 pieces 4 pieces	Bolillo rolls or soft hot dog buns
1 cup 240 g	Cooked pinto beans, warmed
0.5 cup 75 g	White onion, finely diced
2 pieces 150 g	Roma tomatoes, diced
0.25 cup 60 ml	Mayonnaise
2 tbsp 30 ml	Yellow mustard
0.25 cup 60 g	Jalapeño salsa or pickled jalapeños

2 Instructions

Carefully wrap one slice of bacon around each hot dog, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary to keep them tight.

Place the bacon-wrapped hot dogs in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, turning frequently, until the bacon is crispy and fully rendered, about 8-10 minutes.

While the hot dogs cook, steam the bolillo rolls or buns briefly until they are soft and pillowy.

Slice the buns down the middle (without cutting all the way through). Spread a layer of mayonnaise inside the bun.

Place a cooked hot dog in each bun and top generously with warm pinto beans, diced onions, and tomatoes.

Drizzle with additional mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and jalapeño salsa. Serve immediately while hot.

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Use thin-cut bacon rather than thick-cut to ensure the bacon gets crispy before the hot dog overcooks.
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Steaming the buns is traditional; you can do this by placing them in a colander over a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds.
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For an extra kick, add a grilled güero chili on the side.
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Do not forget to remove toothpicks before serving if you used them to secure the bacon.

? Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of bun is best for a Sonoran hot dog?

Traditional Sonoran hot dogs use a bolillo roll, which is a savory Mexican bread. If you can't find them, use the softest, high-quality hot dog buns available.

Can I cook these on an outdoor grill?

Yes! Use medium-indirect heat on the grill to prevent the bacon fat from causing flare-ups, turning regularly until crispy.

Do I need to cook the pinto beans from scratch?

Canned pinto beans work perfectly fine; just rinse them and simmer them with a little cumin and salt before serving.

How do I stop the bacon from unraveling?

Wrap the bacon tightly and start cooking with the 'seam' side down on the skillet; the heat will sear the bacon together.

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