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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, heat a little oil over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula or spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
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.
Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, and water. Stir well to combine.
Add in the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve warm over hot dogs, and enjoy your homemade hot dog sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.7 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2863 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.4 g | ||
| Protein | 82.2 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1547 mg | 33% | |
*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.
