Double Turkey Dog

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked Turkey (shredded from leftover roasted turkey)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean preferred)
• 1 medium Onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz, undrained)
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce (plain, no added herbs)
• 2 tbsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 pieces Hot Dog Buns (soft, split but not fully opened)
• ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional topping)
• 2 tbsp Pickled Jalapeños (optional, sliced)

Instructions

1. Shred Leftover Turkey

   Remove any skin or bones from the cooked turkey, then use two forks to pull the meat into fine shreds. Set aside in a bowl.

   Time: PT10M

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat the large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil, then add the diced onion. Cook until translucent, about 3‑4 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

3. Brown the Ground Beef

   Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with the wooden spoon. Cook until fully browned, about 6‑8 minutes, draining excess fat if desired.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Build the Chili Base

   Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices, then add the canned diced tomatoes (with juices) and tomato sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Simmer the Chili

   Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and flavors meld.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: Low

6. Combine Turkey with Chili

   Fold the shredded turkey into the simmering chili, mixing until evenly distributed. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat the turkey through.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Low

7. Toast the Buns (Optional)

   While the chili finishes, split the hot dog buns lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Lightly toast the inside of each bun on a clean skillet or grill pan for 1‑2 minutes until golden.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

8. Assemble the Tandem Turkey Dogs

   Spoon a generous amount of the turkey‑beef chili down the center of each bun. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced pickled jalapeños if desired.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

38 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

5 g