Brazilian Hot Dog (Cachorro Quente)
These Brazilian Hot Dogs are simmered in a rich tomato sauce enhanced with sauteed onions, garlic, and tomato; making them an irresistible addition to your next celebration or get-together.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: Brazilian Hot Dog, Cachorro Quente
Servings: 5 hot dogs
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tomato diced
- 2 tbsp olives chopped (optional)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 tbsp parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Toppins
- shoestring potatoes
- parmesan cheese
- ketchup, mustard and mayo
Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until golden brown.
Add diced tomato. Season with salt and pepper and let it cook down for 2-3 minutes
Add olives and tomato sauce, stir well
Toss in hot dogs and parmesan cheese. Sometimes we add up to 1/2 cup of water to thin out the sauce but that's optional. Cook hot dogs for 5 minutes covered or until they are heated through.
Serve hot dog in a hot dog bun, scoop a generous amount of sauce on top. Add your favorite topping such as shoestring potatoes, parmesan cheese and condiments.
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 970mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 462IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 4mg