tonna's hot dog sauce

Name: Tonna's Hot Dog Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pound(s) ground chuck; 2 can(s) beef broth, 14 oz each; 4 teaspoon(s) chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground mustard; 2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes (or more if you prefer); 1/2 cup(s) ketchup; 1/2 cup(s) light brown sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar or white; 2 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 1 can(s) tomato paste, 6 oz

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Tonna Canfield

Ashland, KY

Updated on May 17, 2018

This is my own easy recipe for hot dog sauce, done the way I like it - a little sweet and a little spicy. Done in an hour... Can't beat that!

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Tonna's hot dog sauce dripping off a hot dog.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Tonna's hot dog sauce recipe is a little different than other sauces we've tried. It's very flavorful - spicy and sweet with a slight tang. Toss the stuff in the can and give this a try for your next cookout. It's fairly easy to make and tastes so much better. In a little over an hour, you'll have knock your socks off chili dogs.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 10 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield Enough for at least 3 dozen hot dogs

Ingredients

3 pounds ground chuck
2 cans beef broth, 14 oz each
4 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more if you prefer)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 can tomato paste, 6 oz

How To Make tonna's hot dog sauce

Step 1

Place raw ground chuck in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water.

Step 2

Stir over high heat until brown and very finely crumbled.
Step 3

Drain and return to pan.
Step 4

Add beef broth. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to a simmer.
Step 5

Add spices.
Step 6

Cook meat and spices together for 30 minutes on a low simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently.
Step 7

Add ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce into the meat.
Step 8

Stir well making sure everything is evenly incorporated. Continue to simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes; stirring frequently.
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