Essential Everyday Chili Cheese Dogs

INGREDIENTS

• 1 - 15 ounce can Essential Everyday Pinto Beans undrained
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Essential Everyday Chili Powder
• 1 - 14.5 ounce can Essential Everyday Chili Ready Diced Tomatoes undrained
• 10 Essential Everyday Beef Franks cooked
• 10 hot dog buns
• 1 cup Essential Everyday Fancy Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 cup minced onion

DIRECTIONS

• Prep:  Using a potato masher, mash beans and juice into fine pieces, but not a paste; set aside.

• Combine:  In medium saucepan over medium heat, cook and crumble beef and chili powder until beef is no longer pink; drain.  Stir beans and undrained tomatoes into pan; bring to a simmer. 

• Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thickened.

• Create:  Place cooked hot dogs into toasted buns; top with chili, cheese and onions.