Tastes Like Yocco's Hog Dog with Chili Sauce

Recreate the iconic taste of a Yocco's-style hot dog with this irresistible recipe, complete with a rich, perfectly spiced chili sauce that ties it all together. Featuring tender hot dogs nestled in soft buns and smothered in a homemade chili sauce made from ground beef, tomato paste, and a blend of bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and a hint of cinnamon, this recipe captures the familiar flavors of the classic Pennsylvania favorite. The chili sauce is simmered to perfection, creating a savory topping with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. Customize your hot dogs with optional toppings like mustard and finely chopped onions for an authentic touch. With just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking, this recipe is an easy crowd-pleaser, perfect for game days, cookouts, or a nostalgic dinner at home. Indulge in the "Tastes Like Yocco's Hot Dog with Chili Sauce" and bring the magic of this regional classic right to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 pieces hot dogs
• 8 pieces hot dog buns
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 optional mustard (for serving, optional)
• 0 optional onions, finely chopped (for topping, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the chili sauce. Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat into fine crumbles, until browned and cooked through.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet with the beef and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the tomato paste, water, brown sugar, chili powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 4

Simmer the chili sauce on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.

Step 5

While the chili sauce simmers, cook the hot dogs using your preferred method: boil, grill, or pan-fry until heated through.

Step 6

Lightly toast the hot dog buns if desired.

Step 7

To assemble, place a hot dog in each bun and top generously with the chili sauce. Add mustard and finely chopped onions as optional toppings if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy a delicious taste of Yocco's-style hot dogs!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1675.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3281.9

Total Fat 167.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 515.8mg	0%
Sodium 8659.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 285.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.3g	0%
Total Sugars 49.7g
Protein 160.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 909.7mg	0%
Iron 31.8mg	0%
Potassium 2399.9mg	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: 45.8%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 34.7%