Cachorro Quente - Brazilian Hot Dogs

Method7 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Using a paring knife, make a slit down the middle of each of the hot dogs (10) and set aside.

   Uses 10 hot dogs

2. 2

   Step 2: In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter (2 tablespoons).

   Uses 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3. 3

   Step 3: When the butter is melted, add the chopped onions (1 small) and the bell peppers. Sautee until the onions are transparent, about 2 minutes.

   Uses melted butter · 1 small onion, sliced (or 1/2 of a large one) · 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the Brazilian sofrito (1 teaspoon) (or the chosen minced garlic) and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

   Uses sautéed onion and bell pepper · 1 teaspoon Brazilian sofrito (or 2 cloves of garlic, minced)

5. 5

   Step 5: Pour in the marinara sauce (1.5 cups) and the water (1/2 cup), and stir to combine, then submerge the hot dogs in the sauce. Bring to a simmer.

   Uses sautéed vegetables and sofrito · 1.5 cups marinara sauce · 1/2 cup water · slit hot dogs

6. 6

   Step 6: Simmer the hot dogs for 5-10 minutes.

   Simmer hot dogs · 10 minUses hot dogs in tomato sauce

7. 7

   Step 7: Place the cooked hot dogs in the buns, and top with the sauce, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (to taste), and potato sticks to taste. Dress with mayo, ketchup (to taste) and mustard (to taste), if desired!

   Uses cooked hot dogs and sauce · 10 hot dog buns · Parmesan cheese, to taste · Batata palha potato sticks, to taste (or crumbled (cracked?) potato chips) · Mayonnaise, to taste · Ketchup, to taste · Mustard, to taste