Simple and Easy Hot Dog Sauce

Transform your hot dog game with this Simple and Easy Hot Dog Sauce—a rich, savory topping that’s as effortless as it is flavorful. Made with hearty ground beef, finely chopped onions, and a zesty blend of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and warm spices like smoked paprika and chili powder, this sauce is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. A touch of brown sugar adds subtle sweetness, perfectly balancing the smoky, tangy flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, it simmers to perfection and thickens to a luscious texture that clings to your hot dogs for a satisfying bite every time. Ideal for barbecues, casual cookouts, or weeknight dinners, this versatile sauce is guaranteed to elevate any hot dog. Serve it fresh and warm, then customize with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet with the browned ground beef. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 6

Serve the hot dog sauce warm over freshly grilled or boiled hot dogs. Top with additional condiments like shredded cheese, diced onions, or relish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(963.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1330.7

Total Fat 80.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 2768.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 57.6g
Protein 78.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 115.0mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1478.6mg	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: 52.9%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 24.3%