How to Make Chili Cheese Dog Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large bell pepper (any color), diced
• ½ cup diced onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh preferred)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef bone broth, homemade or store-bought
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Swerve confectioners’-style sweetener or equivalent amount of liquid or powdered sweetener (optional)
• 8 uncured hot dogs, sliced lengthwise down the middle and then cut in half
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the ground beef, bell pepper, onions, and garlic in a large cast-iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet over medium heat and cook, while breaking up the beef, until the meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, salt, spices, and sweetener, if using. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
3. Lay the hot dog slices on top of the casserole mixture in the skillet. Cover the entire mixture with the shredded cheese. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
4. Store extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a baking dish in a preheated 350°F oven for a few minutes or until warmed through.