~ HOT DOG SAUCE ~ CASSIE'S

~ Hot Dog Sauce ~ Cassie's image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
2 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped fine
1 small green pepper, minced - optional - i don't always use
3 Tbsp oil
4 c water
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
pinch cinnamon & ground cloves
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/4 Tbsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp ketchup
1/2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 small can, tomato paste

Steps:

1. In a small skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until just staring to brown. Set aside. In a large bowl add the ground beef and cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne, salt, pepper. Add 2 cups of water and mix all together until ground beef is small pieces and spices are thoroughly blended. ( i use my hands; it's easier to get the ground beef to the right consistency...you don't want any large pieces remaining.)
2. Add the burger mixture to a 2 quart dutch oven; stir in the onion mixture. Now, stir in tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire Sauce, ketchup and remaining 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Remain simmering for 1 1/2 - 2 hours; stirring occasionally until desired thickness is reached. I usually cook mine for 1 1/2 hours.
3. Enjoy with your favorite chili dog condiments..