Pete's Famous Hotdogs Sauce

Transform your backyard cookout into a flavor-packed feast with Pete’s Famous Hotdogs Sauce! This rich and zesty sauce combines perfectly browned ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and a medley of bold spices like smoked paprika and chili powder for an irresistible topping that takes hotdogs to the next level. Sweetened with a touch of dark brown sugar and balanced with a splash of apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, Pete’s secret recipe delivers that perfect blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, this homemade hotdog sauce is the ultimate addition to grilled or boiled hotdogs, and it pairs beautifully with classic toppings like shredded cheese, diced onions, or pickled jalapeños. Perfect for game days, barbecues, or family dinners, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 6

Add the dark brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly combine the spices.

Step 7

Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

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 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding additional salt, pepper, or spices.

Step 10

Serve the hotdog sauce generously over grilled or boiled hotdogs and buns. For additional toppings, consider adding shredded cheese, diced onions, or pickled jalapeños.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1424.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1654.2

Total Fat 99.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 4659.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 83.2g
Protein 81.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 199.9mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 1620.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.4%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 28.4%