Low Carb Chili Dog Bake

All-beef franks under a thick, smoky no-bean beef chili with cream cheese and cheddar, baked until bubbling. Low carb game day food with 34 g protein and 9 g net carbs per serving.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings 6 servings

Calories 653 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb 85% lean ground beef
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce, no salt added
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon alcohol-free Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 lb (8) all-beef franks
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
2 green onions, sliced
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Brown the ground beef with the onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it up, until no pink remains and the beef reaches 160°F (71°C). Add the garlic for the last 30 seconds. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika and cook 30 seconds. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, alcohol-free Worcestershire sauce and yellow mustard.
Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick enough to mound on a spoon.
Turn the heat to low, add the cream cheese and stir 2 minutes until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Cut each frank in half lengthwise. Lay the pieces cut side up in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Spoon the chili over the franks and sprinkle with the cheddar.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the edges are bubbling and the franks are 165°F (74°C) in the center. Rest 5 minutes, top with the green onions and serve.

Notes

Nutrition: 11 g total carbohydrates a serving. Net carbs: 11 g total minus 2 g fiber = 9 g a serving. Calculated with the USDA entry for an unheated beef frankfurter, so choose all-beef franks with only 1 to 2 g carbs each; check the label. Buy alcohol-free Worcestershire sauce. Leftovers keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge; frozen portions are best within 2 to 3 months. Reheat to 165°F (74°C) in the oven at 350°F or in the microwave.