Cheesy Beef Corn Dog Bites
Cheesy Beef Corn Dog Bites
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 12-16 small wooden skewers, 4-6 inches long
For the Corn Dog Batter
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil, or enough for 3 inches depth
Instructions
- 1
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until just combined.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Once the beef mixture is cool enough to handle, form it into small, cylindrical logs, about 1 1/2 inches long and 3/4 inch thick. Insert a small wooden skewer into the center of each beef log. Place the skewered beef bites on a plate or baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to help them firm up.
⏱️ 20 min
- 3
While the beef bites are chilling, prepare the corn dog batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat the 4 cups of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Pour the corn dog batter into a tall glass or deep container. Dip each chilled beef bite into the batter, rotating to ensure it's fully coated. Let any excess batter drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Carefully lower 3-4 battered beef bites into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the beef should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Using tongs, remove the cooked corn dog bites from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining beef bites and batter. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
⏱️ 5 min
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Cheesy Beef Corn Dog Bites
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 12-16 small wooden skewers, 4-6 inches long
For the Corn Dog Batter
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil, or enough for 3 inches depth
Instructions
- 1
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until just combined.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Once the beef mixture is cool enough to handle, form it into small, cylindrical logs, about 1 1/2 inches long and 3/4 inch thick. Insert a small wooden skewer into the center of each beef log. Place the skewered beef bites on a plate or baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes to help them firm up.
⏱️ 20 min - 3
While the beef bites are chilling, prepare the corn dog batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until well combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat the 4 cups of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Pour the corn dog batter into a tall glass or deep container. Dip each chilled beef bite into the batter, rotating to ensure it's fully coated. Let any excess batter drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Carefully lower 3-4 battered beef bites into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the beef should reach 160°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Using tongs, remove the cooked corn dog bites from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining beef bites and batter. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
⏱️ 5 min