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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
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: Brazilian Hot Dog, Cachorro Quente
Servings: 5 hot dogs
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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