Made for those on dysphagia diets, this all-beef hot dog recipe lets those with swallowing difficulties enjoy a staple American summer meal. There are versions available for Level 4 and Levels 5-7!
Level 4 All-Beef Hot Dog Ingredients
| Hot Dog | 1 serving | 6 servings | 12 Servings |
| THICK & EASY® Pureed Bulk Beef Item: 78544* | 1/3 cup
(3 oz portion) |
2 cups
(about 18 oz) |
1 quart
(about 36 oz) |
| Seasonings (optional)
Onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper |
Dash | 1 tsp | 2 tsp |
| BUN | 1 serving | 6 servings | 12 Servings |
| THICK & EASY® Pureed Bread & Dessert Mix item: 118519 | 2 Tbsp | ¾ cup | 1 ½ cups |
| Vegetable oil | ½ Tbsp | 3 Tbsp | 6 Tbsp |
| Water, hot | 3 Tbsp | 1 cup + 2 Tbsp | 2 ¼ cup |
Suggested Toppings: Mustard, ketchup, cheese sauce, pureed chili. Toppings must meet IDDSI Level 4 standards.
Directions
HOW TO PREPARE
Hot Dogs
- Thaw and heat THICK & EASY® Pureed Bulk Beef per package directions.
- If desired, add seasonings to the meat mixture for added flavor. Add a few drops of liquid smoke for a grilled flavor.
- Cover and hold for service at 135°F or higher.
Bun
- Add vegetable oil to bread mix and stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Add hot water to bread mixture and stir briskly until blended.
- Immediately portion bread mixture into food molds; or leave in mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
TO SERVE
- If using bread molds, remove buns from molds and place onto serving dish.
- For bulk bread, portion two #40 scoops of bread onto a serving dish and, using a clean gloved hand, flatten and shape each bread scoop into an oblong bun shape.
- Portion 3 oz (about one #12 scoop) meat mixture on top of one of bun shapes and shape with a spatula to resemble a hot dog. (For a more realistic effect, meat may be placed into a pastry bag with large straight tip or 1 inch opening and piped onto the bun.)
- Add toppings of choice.
- Place another bun shape on top of meat.
(For a browned appearance, lightly brush top of bun with browning sauce or Worcestershire sauce)
*RECIPE OPTION: Replace half the beef with THICK & EASY® Pureed Bulk Pork #78719 for that classic frankfurter flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 hot dog – About 3 oz or one #12 scoop, 1 bun (two #40 scoops)
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 450 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Total Sugars: 3 g
Added Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 17 g
Calcium: 50 mg (4% DV)
Iron: 1.5 mg (8% DV)
Potassium: 90 mg (0% DV)
*Nutrition calculated for hot dog and bun only (no condiments or cheese).
Level 5 All-Beef Hot Dog on Bun Ingredients
| Hot Dog | 1 serving | 6 servings | 12 Servings |
| THICK & EASY® Level 5 Minced Beef item: 114401 | ½ cup | 1 – 11.9 oz bag | 2 – 11.9 oz bags |
| Brown gravy, thick | 3 Tbsp | 1 cup + 2 Tbsp | 2 ¼ cup |
| Seasonings (optional)
Onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper |
Dash | ¾ tsp | 1 ½ tsp |
| BUN | 1 serving | 6 servings | 12 Servings |
| THICK & EASY® Pureed Bread & Dessert Mix item: 118519 | 2 Tbsp | ¾ cup | 1 ½ cups |
| Vegetable oil | ½ Tbsp | 3 Tbsp | 6 Tbsp |
| Water, hot | 3 Tbsp | 1 cup + 2 Tbsp | 2 ¼ cup |
Topping of Choice: (such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, cheese sauce. Pickle relish may be used if thickened to appropriate thickness and meets IDDSI Level 5 guidelines.)
Directions
HOW TO PREPARE
Hot Dogs
- Prepare THICK & EASY® Level 5 Minced Beef per package directions.
- Add thick brown gravy to heated minced beef and stir to combine.
- If desired, add seasonings to the meat mixture for added flavor. Add a few drops of liquid smoke for a grilled flavor.
- Cover and hold for service at 135°F or higher.
Bun
- Add vegetable oil to bread mix and stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Add hot water to bread mixture and stir briskly until blended.
- Immediately portion bread mixture into food molds; or leave in mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
TO SERVE
- If using bread molds, remove buns from molds and place onto serving dish.
- For bulk bread, portion two #40 scoops of bread onto a serving dish and, using a clean gloved hand, flatten and shape each bread scoop into an oblong bun shape.
- Top one of the bread shapes with 2 oz (about one #12 scoop) meat mixture and shape with a spatula to resemble a hot dog. (For a more realistic effect, meat may be placed into a pastry bag with large straight tip or 1 inch opening and piped onto the bun.)
- Add toppings of choice.
- Place another bun shape on top of meat.
(For a browned appearance, lightly brush top of bun with browning sauce or Worcestershire sauce)
*RECIPE OPTION: Replace half the beef with Thick & Easy® Level 5 Minced Pork #114403 for that classic frankfurter flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: About 2 oz or one #12 scoop meat mixture and 1 bun (two #40 scoops)
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 320 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 15 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Total Sugars: 3 g
Added Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 17 g
Vitamin D: 0 mg (0% DV)
Calcium: 0 mg (0% DV)
Iron: 1.1 mg (6% DV)
Potassium: 90 mg (0% DV)
*Nutrition calculated for hot dog and bun only (no condiments or cheese).