Old Time Hot Dog Sauce

SERVES: 10

COOK TIME: 20 Min

Spruce up your hot dogs with a savory topping that's really yummy and comes together in no time. Our Old Time Hot Dog Sauce is beefy, flavorful, and all-American. It's just what your hot dogs need to take them from ordinary to extraordinary!

What You'll Need

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (15-1/2-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup water

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What to Do

In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef and onion 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring often.
Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 7 to 10 minutes, or until heated through and well combined, stirring occasionally.

Notes

All that's missing is a big bowl of our cool and crunchy coleslaw!
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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 117
Calories from Fat 64
Total Fat 7.1g 11 %
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14 %
Trans Fat 0.4g 0 %
Protein 9.3g 19 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 342mg 14 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.3g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5 %
Sugars 2.5g 0 %

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msidoc

Jun 26, 2022

Very simple and good! Perfect for hotdogs! I will add a little Cholula's hot sauce next time to spice it up a bit for us, but for a crowd it's perfect!

BarbaraMc

Jun 28, 2016

I make this often. But I add some Frank's Red Hot Sauce!

JRP

Jun 28, 2016

Looks great. I'll definitely be making this.

TomiR

Jun 28, 2016

I'll be making it too! I have been looking for a good hotdog chili recipe ... one made with beef, not beans. )

jthelander1231

Mar 25, 2016

This looks like something I'd find on a Chicago-style hot dog. Love it!

mikgokce 4674787

Apr 14, 2015

I just add 1 garlic and 2 chopped jalapeno papers and it was great

marycmclean 429041 4

Nov 25, 2014

This will make it better 2 lbs lean ground beef 4 tsp chili powder 2 tsp crushed red pepper 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp minced onion 1/4 tsp cumin 24 oz tomato sauce Place in slow cooker and mash with potato masher til it's all ground up ( do this while it's cooking) 4-6 hours, done

BeckySue

May 25, 2016

Marycmclean I like your upgrades! Slow cooking it in a Crock-Pot will really bring out the flavors. With Memorial Day coming up, this is just what I need for a cookout.

larrypoos 4694708

Aug 26, 2013

I have used this same recipe for years except I use ketchup in place of tomato sauce.

Imshynomore 977802 2

Jul 21, 2013

Thought this was very good. Not as good as Michigan sauce from NY, but yum just the same! Did pick the spice up a notch, as we like our food a bit spicy. Thanks!

jcf1010

Jul 23, 2013

Can't believe Imshynomore mentioned Michigan sauce!! I've been trying to duplicate Clair and Carl's or Nitzi's Michigan sauce for years. Guess I'll have to try this recipe.

mrbooger22 9247845

Jun 28, 2016

Michigan hot dogs were first done in Jackson,Michigan where I live...the secret is using ground beef heart to make them authentic....

bummedrunner77 704 2134

Jul 08, 2013

Can this be done w/ ground turkey? instead of Beef? and Thanks for this idea!!

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 08, 2013

Sure you can! Great idea to make this recipe lighter, enjoy!

fgriggin 3662460

Jul 05, 2013

Don't know what canwetalk did but I followed the recipe and it tasted jous like "Charlies Hot Dogs from Troy, NY. I survived on these during my college days.

canwetalk 3022908

Jul 04, 2013

Something is wrong with this recipe. As is, it taste like I just put a can of tomato paste on my hot dog.

catlady6866 288727 4

Jul 08, 2013

I know what you mean, but just increase the Cumin, Worstershire Sauce, and Chilli Powder a bit. Also, use VERY STRONG black coffee instead of just plain water. I added a couple of crushed garlic cloves to it and it was terrific! You can also add a tsp. of brown sugar if you wish. I used ground turkey meat in this dish and it came out deliciously. A little bit of fresh parsley wouldn't hurt.

mrsj1935 1875615

Jul 04, 2013

this coleslaw recipe is great also a little yellomustard added is very good. mrsj19355@gmail.com