Sonoran Hot Dog
A Sonoran-style hot dog, a regional specialty from Tucson, Arizona, is a bacon-wrapped hot dog nestled in a bolillo-style bun and loaded with a variety of toppings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 all-beef Hot dogs
- 4 strips Bacon
- 4 bolillo-style Hot dog buns
- 1 cup Pinto beans(refried, warmed)
- 0.5 cup White onion(diced)
- 0.5 cup Tomatoes(diced)
- 0.25 cup Jalapeños(diced, pickled or fresh)
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Mustard(optional)
- 2 small Serrano peppers(finely chopped, optional for extra heat)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Wrap each hot dog with a strip of bacon.
💡 Tip: Secure with a toothpick if needed. - 2
Grill or pan-fry the bacon-wrapped hot dogs until the bacon is crispy and the hot dogs are cooked through.
- 3
While the hot dogs are cooking, warm the refried pinto beans.
- 4
Lightly toast the hot dog buns.
- 5
Assemble the Sonoran hot dog: Spread refried beans on the bottom of the bun. Place the hot dog on top. Add diced onion, diced tomatoes, and jalapeños.
💡 Tip: Layering is key for texture and flavor. - 6
Drizzle with mayonnaise and mustard (if using). Garnish with chopped serrano peppers for extra spice, if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use good quality all-beef hot dogs for the best flavor.
- ✓Don't overcook the hot dogs, as they will continue to cook in the bacon's heat.
- ✓Experiment with different toppings like avocado, salsa, or a squeeze of lime.
🔄 Variations
- Add grilled onions for a smoky flavor.
- Use a different type of bun if bolillo is unavailable.
- Incorporate a spicy salsa or hot sauce for more heat.