The completo is one of the most popular street foods in Chile. It’s a fully loaded hot dog that is easy to replicate at home. Try this Chilean completo recipe today!

Completos: Have you tried a Chilean-style hot dog? If not, this is your chance!

Several years ago, I spent 6 months in Santiago, Chile. My goal was to study Spanish, travel, and immerse myself in Chilean culture. Needless to say, I had the best time sampling the many different dishes of Chile, including pastel de choclo, cazuela, lots and lots of seafood and fresh vegetables, spicy green condiment pebre – and the completos.

Chile has its own version of a hot dog – el completo (the “complete” or “total”) – and it’s delicious.

Why is it called a completo? My guess is that it’s complete (a.k.a fully loaded) with a lot of delicious hot dog toppings.

Chilean-style hot dogs: Completos are one of the most popular foods of Chile. Learn how to make them at home!

What Is On A Chilean Completo?

A Chilean completo is a fully loaded hot dog. The typical toppings include:

  • Avocado
  • Chopped tomatoes
  • Mayonnaise

It’s also traditional to eat a completo with the addition of sauerkraut and chopped onion.

Chileans sometimes refer to the completo as the completo Italiano, aptly named because of the presence of the colors of the Italian flag: Red (chopped tomato), green (mashed avocado), and white (mayonnaise).

There are many variations on the completo. The Chilean completo recipe, below, incorporates the traditional toppings listed above.

Completos - Chilean-style hot dogs - are loaded with toppings. Click through for recipe.

When it comes to budget-friendly foods, hot dogs are a great option. While most people don’t want to make a habit of eating hot dogs for a meal, every once in awhile they’re fun to eat – especially during grilling season.

There are many different ways to cook a hot dog, from smoking to grilling to air frying. Get 50+ hot dog recipes + topping ideas and cooking methods.

Try these French onion hot dogs.

Another fun option: Set up your own DIY hot dog bar.

How do they eat hot dogs in Chile? Meet the completo: A hot dog loaded with delicious toppings!

Chilean-style hot dogs: Completos are one of the most popular foods of Chile. Learn how to make them at home!

Completos: Chilean-Style Hot Dogs

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 hot dogs (regular size)
  • 4 hot dog buns
  • 2 small avocados, mashed (or 1 large)
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sauerkraut

Instructions

  1. Prepare hot dogs per your liking (pan-frying in a bit of oil or grilling). Toast buns.
  2. Top each hot dog with mashed avocado, chopped tomatoes, onion, and sauerkraut. Drizzle with mayonnaise and serve.

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