When I was small we would always stop and get hot dogs smothered in a flavorful meat sauce on the way to Gram's. Dad worked and experimented, and finally came up with a sauce that tasted just as good. Be sure to spread the hot dog rolls with mustard and
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 ounces ground beef
- 4 ounces ground pork
- 4 beef frankfurters, diced
- 1/4 cup diced sweet onion
- 1/2 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
PREPARATION:
Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Place ground beef, ground pork, frankfurters, and sweet onion in the skillet. Cook until meat is evenly brown and onion is soft. Drain and lower heat.
Mix in garlic, browning sauce, ground black pepper, salt, tomato soup, water, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon and dry bread crumbs. Slowly simmer until thick, about 25 minutes.