How to Make Hot Dog Tacos

Yes, I know. It sounds like a pretty silly food, and it is. But it's easy to make and surprisingly tasty! Take a walk on the silly side and have Hot Dog Tacos next time you're thinking of having hot dogs. Easy, fun, and easy on the food budget.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A package of hot dogs; there are excellent vegetarian ones on the market, if that's important
• A package of corn tortillas, heated individually
• chopped tomatoes
• salsa, taco sauce
• shredded lettuce
• shredded cheese
• refried beans, heated
• chopped sweet onions
• mustard, ketchup
• dill relish
• sauerkraut
• any other hot dog or taco condiments you like
• skewers to cook the hot dogs
• dishes for all the condiments
• fireplace or grill and appropriate fuel
• LOTS of napkins

1. This is a hands-on dinner or lunch for all eaters, ideal for backyard barbecues or picnics. All condiments should be prepared and set out ahead of time on a centrally located picnic table.
2. Skewer the hot dogs and have the participants cook them over the coals until done to each person's individual taste.
3. Any combination of condiments may be used. Typically, somebody will have sauerkraut, mustard and chopped onions and maybe tomatoes, and somebody else will spread refried beans on his tortilla, stick the hot dog in it, then add shredded lettuce, salsa, cheese and onions. It's a very diverse and partying atmosphere when everybody starts to experiment.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to get extra hot dogs and enough condiments so that everybody can have a couple differently dressed tacos.
• Serve lemonade or other soft drinks if this is for a children's party--otherwise, beer is an excellent accompaniment to this meal.
• You can probably use small flour tortillas for this, but the corn ones taste better with hot dogs, I think.
• You probably shouldn't serve this indoors if you have white carpet.