Cachorro Quente - Brazilian Hot Dogs

These Brazilian Hot Dogs are a classic Brazilian childhood favorite! They're a special treat that's easy to make and tastes oh-so-special. They're cooked in a tomato sauce with veggies to elevate their flavors and can be topped with a ton of fun stuff, from the sauce they're cooked in to Parmesan cheese, some Batata Palha potato sticks, or anything you like!

📝 Ingredients

• 10 hot dogs
• 10 hot dog buns
• 1 small onion, sliced (or 1/2 of a large one)
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 teaspoon Brazilian sofrito (or 2 cloves of garlic, minced)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• Batata palha potato sticks, to taste (or crumbled (cracked?) potato chips)
• Parmesan cheese, to taste
• Ketchup, to taste
• Mustard, to taste
• Mayonnaise, to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Using a paring knife, make a slit down the middle of each of the hot dogs and set aside.
2. 2In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
3. 3When the butter is melted, add the chopped onions and the bell peppers. Sautee until the onions are transparent, about 2 minutes.
4. 4Next, add in the garlic, and sautee until it's fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5. 5Pour in the marinara sauce and the water, and stir to combine, then submerge the hot dogs in the sauce. Bring to a simmer.
6. 6Simmer the hot dogs for 5-10 minutes.
7. 7Place the cooked hot dogs in the buns, and top with the sauce, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and potato sticks to taste. Dress with mayo, ketchup and mustard, if desired!