Appalachian style hot dog sauce

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Appalachian Style Hot Dog Sauce

Step 2

Ingredients:

Step 3

1 lb ground beef 🥩

Step 4

2 tsp chili powder 🌶️

Step 5

1 tsp smoked paprika 🧂

Step 6

1/2 tsp cumin 🌿

Step 7

1 tsp onion powder 🧅

Step 8

1/2 cup tomato ketchup 🍅

Step 9

2 tbsp yellow mustard 🌭

Step 10

2 tbsp brown sugar 🍬

Step 11

1/2 cup water 💧

Step 12

Dash of hot sauce 🌶️

Step 13

Directions:

Step 14

In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it into fine pieces as it cooks.

Step 15

Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat.

Step 16

Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and onion powder to the beef. Stir to combine, allowing the spices to enhance the flavor of the beef for about 1-2 minutes.

Step 17

Lower the heat and add the tomato ketchup, yellow mustard, brown sugar, and water to the skillet. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 18

Increase the heat slightly and let the mixture simmer. Stir occasionally and allow it to cook until the sauce thickens, roughly 20 minutes.

Step 19

Finish by adding a dash of hot sauce for a bit of heat, adjusting to your preference. Stir well before serving.

Step 20

Serve the hot dog sauce over grilled hot dogs tucked into toasted buns for a classic Appalachian treat.