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Old Time Hot Dog Sauce
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Updated July 26, 2023
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- 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
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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- Different parts of the country have their own special ways of serving up hot dogs. Click here to check out our City Hot Dog Guide!
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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!
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BarbaraMc
Jun 28, 2016
I make this often. But I add some Frank's Red Hot Sauce!
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JRP
Jun 28, 2016
Looks great. I'll definitely be making this.
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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. )
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jthelander1231
Mar 25, 2016
This looks like something I'd find on a Chicago-style hot dog. Love it!
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mikgokce 4674787
Apr 14, 2015
I just add 1 garlic and 2 chopped jalapeno papers and it was great
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marycmclean 4290414
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
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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.
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larrypoos 4694708
Aug 26, 2013
I have used this same recipe for years except I use ketchup in place of tomato sauce.
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Imshynomore 9778022
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!
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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.
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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....
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bummedrunner77 7042134
Jul 08, 2013
Can this be done w/ ground turkey? instead of Beef? and Thanks for this idea!!
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Test Kitchen Team
Jul 08, 2013
Sure you can! Great idea to make this recipe lighter, enjoy!
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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.
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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.
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catlady6866 2887274
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.
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mrsj1935 1875615
Jul 04, 2013
this coleslaw recipe is great also a little yellomustard added is very good. mrsj19355@gmail.com
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emmak 877
Jun 28, 2012
Sounds GREAT! Can't wait to try it!
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