My Hot Dog Sauce Recipe

Elevate your hot dogs with this irresistible homemade sauce! A savory blend of browned ground beef, sweet onions, and rich spices, this recipe is perfect for family cookouts or a quick weeknight meal. Get ready for the most flavorful hot dogs you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 41.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for My Hot Dog Sauce

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How to Make My Hot Dog Sauce

  1. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve generously over your favorite hot dogs.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

4g

Carbs

0g