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National Chili Dog Day is the last Thursday in July, which also happens to be the last day of July (July 31st!). With all that goes on in the summer months, it’s important to celebrate the here and now with an American staple. The chili dog has humble beginnings — originally called “frankfurters on milk buns” and sold by German immigrant Charles Feltman on his snack stand in 1867. Greek and Macedonian immigrants to New York in the early 1900s brought their traditional meat sauces, which led to the Coney Island dog, the root of the modern day chili dog. Like much of American cuisine, the chili dog has a rich historical and cultural background, and today, it’s time we gave it our own Harmless twist.
The Recipe Card
Classic hot dogs are about as good as they get, yet we still decided we wanted more, and added chili meat sauce on top. So we thought — why stop there? The chili dog is already about adding more to what’s already great, so we took it a step further with our tropical chili dog recipe. You’ve got your All-American hot dog, a classic homemade chili, and to top it all off, a homemade creamy pineapple coconut sauce, made with our Organic Sparkling Coconut Water. It’s rich, meaty, savory, and sweet, all in one bite. Pay homage to an American classic while giving your taste buds an experience they’ll never forget!
What You'll Need
- 8 hot dog buns
- 8 large beef dogs, grilled
- Chili (see below)
For the toppings:
- Fresh pineapple, diced
- Sliced jalapeño
- Red onion, diced
- Cilantro, chopped
- Homemade creamy pineapple coconut sauce (see below)
For the chili:
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil
- 1 cup sweet onion
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup Harmless Harvest Organic Sparkling Coconut Water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
For the homemade creamy pineapple sauce:
- 1 tbsp unrefined coconut oil
- 2 tbsp shallot, finely minced
- ¾ cup coconut cream
- ⅔ cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup Harmless Harvest Organic Sparkling Coconut Water
- 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- ¼ tsp salt
How To Make It
Chili Instructions:
- To prepare chili, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Add onions and sauté until lightly browned
- Add garlic and continue to sauté another 1-2 minutes
- Add ground beef and sauté until beef is fully cooked and browned
- Reduce heat to low-medium
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Harmless Harvest Organic Sparkling Coconut Water, honey, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt
- Mix well and simmer about 20 minutes until thick
- Serve over hot dogs
Creamy Coconut Pineapple Sauce Instructions:
- To prepare sauce, heat coconut oil in skillet over medium heat
- Add shallots and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes)
- Add coconut cream, pineapple juice and Harmless Harvest Organic Sparkling Coconut Water
- Mix until all ingredients are combined and simmer uncovered until thickened while periodically stirring to prevent burning (about 10 minutes)
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice and salt
- Allow time for sauce to cool (sauce will continue to thicken!)
Tropical Chili Dog Instructions:
- Prepare hot dogs and buns of choice
- Top with chili and homemade creamy pineapple coconut sauce
Razzle Dazzle 'Em With Our Organic Sparkling Coconut Water
We've all heard about our perfectly pink coconut water. It’s our pride and joy, made with organic young Nam Hom coconuts grown in Thailand, and nothing else. Perfectly sweet, delightfully tangy, and deliciously nutty all thanks to Mother Nature. But at Harmless Harvest, we love a remix, which is why we made our fizzy, flavorful Organic Sparkling Coconut Water. It’s got all the goodness of our original coconut water, with a hint of carbonation. It’s a party in your mouth, without any of the added sugars and flavors from a traditional soda.
But let’s not focus so much on what our Organic Sparkling Coconut Water doesn’t have, and focus more about what it does! Which, considering it’s just coconut water and carbonation, it packs quite the punch. Our Organic Sparkling Coconut Water contains naturally occurring electrolytes, and is a good source of phosphorus and potassium. It’s naturally hydrating and fizzy fun! We’re calling it the mullet of beverages — business in the front, and party in the back. No matter what the occasion, it’s the perfect go-to.
The Fun Never Ends~
Looking for even more summer fun? Our Organic Sparkling Coconut Water also comes in a watermelon flavor! Watermelon and coconut go together like ketchup and mustard, peanut butter and jelly, and…hot dogs and chili. It’s as refreshing as it gets, while still having the natural sweetness you crave. All of the good, with none of the guilt.
And, of course, we always have to plug our original Organic Coconut Water. It’s the one that started it all — just coconut water and nothing else. What else do you need when you have a naturally sweet, nutty, and refreshing drink? Plus, we keep our bottling process as simple as possible to bring you the purest, freshest coconut water possible. We’re committed to doing less harm and more good — for you and for the planet!
If You're Reading This, It's Time To Buy
Trust us, you wouldn’t be scrolling down this deep in the recipe if you weren’t absolutely mesmerized by all our Harmless treats. Lucky for you, it’s as easy as ever to buy coconut water and all your other faves with our Store Locator tool. Just select the products you’re interested in, then hit the pink ‘Find Products’ button at the top of the webpage. We’ll give you a personalized list of stores in your area that stock the Harmless Harvest products you’re looking for.
And if you want to spend less time at the grocery store and more time poolside, you can purchase all of our products online from our website. Make a one-time purchase, or set up a subscribe and save order to enjoy 10% off and free shipping! Enjoy your Harmless favorites all summer long!
