Southwest Hot Dogs And Beans

Give a western twist to an old favorite.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped onion
1 1-pound can red kidney beans
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons diced green chili peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 hot dogs
6 toasted hot dog buns
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Heat oil in a skillet and saute garlic and onion until tender, about five minutes. Add kidney beans with liquid, tomato sauce, chili peppers, salt and pepper. Bring to the boiling point, lower heat, and simmer uncovered, five minutes.

Add hot dogs to bean mixture. Simmer about ten minutes more, or until hot dogs are cooked and bean mixture has thickened. Fill toasted buns with hot dogs and beans. Top with lettuce and cheese. Serves six.

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