Original Coney Island Hot Dog Meat Chili Sauce

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: crushed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomato puree

Crushed tomatoes are less processed and more nutritious, while puree is often cheaper.

In a large skillet, heat the neutral oil or beef fat over medium heat.

Add the finely grated onion and sauté until softened.

Stir in the beef and cook until browned.

Add the tomato paste, water or beef stock, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, ground cumin, and ground allspice; mix well.

Simmer the sauce for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve hot over hot dogs.

Cooking Techniques

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