You can make your hot dogs the boring and old-fashioned way or you can make them really special with this recipe. It doesn't take too much longer to add beautiful, colorful and healthy veggies and garnish them with your favorite toppings.
1-2 Vidalia onions
1 red pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 package beef franks
1 package hot dog buns
Optional toppings: shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese, guacamole, salsa, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, sliced jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream, and or sliced olives.
Heat grill to medium, approximately 300 degrees.
Wash bell peppers; cut off tops and stems; discard seeds and membranes from the inside. Slice bell peppers in half lengthwise once. Peel onions; cut in half.
Place bell peppers on the grill with cut side up. Place onions on the grill with cut side down. When they have nice char markings, turn them over and repeat on other sides. Remove from grill when the peppers and onions have softened, have char marks, and are cooked to your desired doneness. When cool enough to touch, slice grilled bell peppers and onions into strips.
Place hot dogs on the grill so that they are lying perpendicular across the grates. Cook about 2 minutes, rolling hot dogs a little so that all parts of the hot dogs get char marks. Continue until all hot dogs have char marks and are slightly browned. Remove from grill when charred all over, no longer than 5 minutes.
If desired, place the buns open side down on the grill for a bit to toast the buns a bit.
Assembly: place each hot dog in a bun and top with peppers, onions, and desired toppings.