Michigan Hot Dog

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This regional specialty has a unique sauce which is typically slightly chunkier and thicker than most hot dog sauces. You'll often find this served on top-split buns, but regular hot dog buns will work. There are many versions of this sauce, but this is the way we like ours.

Submitted by lutzflcat
Updated on November 20, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ⅔ cup finely chopped onion, divided

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • ⅓ cup ketchup

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

  • 10 hot dog buns

  • 10 all beef hot dogs

  • 5 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard

Directions

  1. Brown ground beef and 1/3 cup onion in a large skillet over medium heat, until the meat is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, and return the skillet to the stove.

  2. Stir tomato sauce and ketchup into the ground beef mixture. Add chili powder, vinegar, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt, and pepper; stir until well combined. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until sauce has thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. If sauce gets too thick, add water to thin it out.

  3. Meanwhile steam or simmer hot dogs in hot water until hot.

  4. Assemble hot dogs: Place a hot dog in a bun and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining onions and drizzle with yellow mustard.

Recipe Tip

You can freeze any leftover meat sauce in an airtight container or resealable bag.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

430 Calories
26g Fat
31g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 430
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 1242mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 429mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.