Hot Dog Sauce
Transform your backyard barbecue with this irresistible homemade Hot Dog Sauce, a robust blend of classic condiments and bold spices perfect for topping your favorite grilled franks. This savory sauce combines browned ground beef, sweet and tangy tomato sauce, and a hint of brown sugar with aromatic Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and smoked paprika for a comforting, smoky kick. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe delivers a rich, thick consistency ideal for draping over hot dogs, burgers, or even fries. Whether you’re hosting a game day feast or a casual cookout, this easy hot dog sauce recipe will elevate your spread and keep your guests coming back for more.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, heat a little oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula or spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
Step 3
Add the finely diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, and water. Stir well to combine.
Step 5
Add in the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 7
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 8
Serve warm over hot dogs, and enjoy your homemade hot dog sauce!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1326.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1435.5 |
| Total Fat 87.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 321.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2862.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 86.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.4g | |
| Protein 82.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 169.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1547.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories