Pulled Pork Nacho Chili Dogs

Pulled Pork Nacho Chili Dogs

Prep Time: 15 min
Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 6–8
Wood Type: Pecan
Difficulty: 2 of 5

The Ultimate Glizzy: Pulled Pork Nacho Chili Dog

Say goodbye to canned chili. This Smoked Hot Dog Chili is rich, smoky, and packed with savory-sweet flavor. Made with seasoned beef, smoked pulled pork, nacho cheese and Holy Smokers Hickory Bacon Burger Rub, it’s the ultimate hot dog upgrade.

Ingredients

For the Chili:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15)

  • 1 yellow onion, diced (reserve some for topping)

  • 1 green bell pepper (or any color), diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (15-oz) mild or hot chili beans

  • 2–3 tbsp Holy Smokers Hickory Bacon Burger Rub

  • 1 oz packet of chili seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

For the Hot Dogs:

  • 8 jumbo all-beef hot dogs

  • 8 hot dog buns

  • Medium cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 1 can nacho cheese heated

  • Green onion chives

  • Smoked pulled pork already done (check our online guide out)

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat Your Smoker
     Set your smoker to 275°F using pecan or hickory wood for a bold, balanced smoke.

  2. Start the Chili Base
     Heat olive oil in a smoker-safe pot or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
     Add most of the diced onion (reserve some for topping) and bell pepper. Sauté 3–5 minutes until softened.

  3. Add Pulled Pork
     Add the smoked pulled pork, breaking up any large chunks.

  4. Sauce & Season
     Stir in crushed tomatoes, chili seasoning chili beans, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and Holy Smokers Hickory Bacon Burger Rub.
     Taste and adjust seasoning with more rub if needed.

  5. Smoke the Chili
     Place the pot or skillet directly on the smoker grates, uncovered.
     Smoke for 25–30 minutes to let the chili soak in that smoky richness.

  6. Grill the Dogs (Optional)
     Toss hot dogs on the smoker or grill during the last 10–15 minutes for added bite and flavor.

  7. Build the Ultimate Pulled Pork Chili Dog
     Toast buns, place a hot dog inside, then load it up with smoked pulled pork & chili.
     Top with reserved diced onion, shredded cheddar, nacho cheese, & sliced green chives.

Holy Smokers Pro Tip:
 For even more BBQ goodness, drizzle a little BBQ sauce over the top before serving. It’s messy. It’s bold. It’s worth it.

 

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