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    Home > Sandwich Ideas > Coors Field Taco Dog Recipe

    Coors Field Taco Dog Recipe

    Published: Apr 7, 2016 · Modified: Jun 16, 2021 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Coors Field Taco Dog

    This is a copycat recipe for Coors Field Taco Dog. Our Colorado Rockies official Hot Dog. With chorizo, cheese and pico, you can’t go wrong. 

    Denver Rockies Baseball Hotdog. A link of Mexican Chorizo topped with melted cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and lettuce. Let's play ball!

    Not quite over our triumphant Super Bowl Win, and it’s time for Denver sports fans to put away our orange t-shirts and welcome our Colorado Rockies back from Spring Training. It’s time to play ball at Coors Field. Time to lose the chili and sliders and switch gears to peanuts, Cracker Jack and hot dogs. It’s opening day.

    Last year the Rockies announced that we have an official hot dog. It’s about time we had our own, after all, we’ve been a major league team since 1993. The “Taco Dog,” is a link of Mexican Chorizo, topped with melted cheese, pico de gallo and some lettuce.

    I’ve not actually purchased one at the ballpark, but my recreation at home was pretty darn good if I do say so myself. But then again, I think I could eat pico de gallo on about anything.

    Perfect Pico de Gallo Recipe

    It’s super easy to make, here’s my recipe.

    America’s Obsession with Hot Dogs – Regional Hot Dogs

    No doubt about it, Americans love their hot dogs.

    According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) Americans are expected to eat 150 million hot dogs over the July 4th holiday alone, part of the seven billion hot dogs eaten from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

    That’s a lot of dogs. I happen to be a big fan of hot dogs and will probably consume a dozen or more of those seven billion over the Summer. Mine will most likely be topped with mustard only or perhaps a dollop of chow-chow, but there are folks in states and cities across our country who have claim to fame over their v-e-r-y own dog.

    It makes me sad that there’s no Denver Dog, especially since it has such a nice ring to it.  And I mean c’mon even Seattle has a dog….and with cream cheese, at that??? ::::raising eyebrows.  Let’s take a look at that list:

    Arizona Dog: Wrapped in bacon and grilled; topped with pinto beans, chopped onion, tomatoes, jalapeños, mustard and mayo.

    Boston Dog: Topped with baked beans, ketchup, mustard, relish and chopped onion.

    Chicago Dog: Loaded up with sliced tomato, minched onion, sweet relish, a pickle spear and mustard; a poppy seed bun is traditional, celery salt is optional.

    Cincinnati Dog: Ridiculous amounts of Cincinnati-style chili and shredded Cheddar cheese, plus yellow mustard and chopped onion.

    Los Angeles Dog: Topped with chili sauce, onion and mustard; crispy bacon optional.

    Milwaukee Dog: Grilled bratwurst topped with sauerkraut and spicy German mustard.

    New York Dog: Kosher-style, all beef dog topped with sauerkraut or onions and spicy mustard.

    Philadelphia Dog: Grilled, split dog topped with melted cheese; often called a Texas Tommy.

    Seattle Dog: Grilled, split dog stuffed into a bun slathered with cream cheese.

    Southern Dawg: Coleslaw, coleslaw, coleslaw; chili and sweet relish are popular too.

    Texas Dog: Barbeque sauce or chili; melted cheese and jalapenos optional.

    Recipe for Coors Field Taco Dog

    I hope you give this Taco Dog hotdog recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.

    Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite ball park hotdog recipe, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.

    “I see great things in baseball. It’s our game-the American game. It will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set…and be a blessing to us. Repair these losses, and be a blessing to us.” — Walt Whitman.

    Denver Rockies Baseball Hotdog. A link of Mexican Chorizo topped with melted cheddar cheese, pico de gallo and lettuce. Let's play ball!

    Coors Field Taco Dog

    Make your own Coor’s Field Taco Dog at home.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course Hotdog
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 829kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 2 links chorizo Mexican sausage
    • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated
    • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
    • 1 cup lettuce shredded
    • 2 hot dog buns
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    Instructions

    • Heat grill. Grill chorizo links until done. About 5 minutes per side. Place links in bun and sprinkle with cheese. Place links on the top warming rack of grill and close lid so cheese will melt. Remove and sprinkle with pico de gallo, and lettuce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 829kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 3159mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1437IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 6mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says

      April 15, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Nothing wrong with taco-fying a hot dog. Or anything else. Looks good to me!

      Reply
    2. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      April 13, 2016 at 9:31 am

      I think I’ve put pico de gallo on everything. Well, not breakfast cereal. Yet. 🙂 Anyway, good looking dog! Love the idea — thanks.

      Reply
    3. Susan says

      April 12, 2016 at 10:24 am

      My husband would love this with the chorizo! It’s so nice to think about baseball, tailgating and spring. Hot dogs are the perfect celebration of all three – although the Wisconsin brat is slightly more popular here at Miller Park 🙂

      Reply
    4. cheri says

      April 10, 2016 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      HI Lea Ann, there is nothing like a hot dog when your at a game, this looks delicious, spicy and sweet.

      Reply
    5. Larry says

      April 10, 2016 at 12:12 pm

      Looks like a delicious take on the dawg.

      Reply
    6. Debra Eliotseats says

      April 09, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      Second dog I’ve read about today! Tis the season!

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        April 10, 2016 at 6:18 am

        Tis the season and opening day for the Rockies. Play Ball! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Adam J. Holland says

      April 08, 2016 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      This dog looks super! Outstanding! (Too bad my Texas Rangers are gonna win it all this year.) 😉

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        April 10, 2016 at 6:19 am

        Thanks Adam. I have to admit, I don’t know much about the Rangers … I’m just glad it ‘s baseball season.

        Reply
    8. Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen says

      April 08, 2016 at 5:24 am

      Honestly I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more appealing looking hot dog. It looks full of healthy goodness. Who wouldn’t want to eat one of these!
      Sam

      Reply
      • Lea Ann Brown says

        April 10, 2016 at 6:19 am

        Thank you Sam.

        Reply

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