Michagan Sauce for Chili Dogs
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped fine
- 1 1/2 tbl chili powder, or to taste
- 2 tsp cumin, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes, or to taste
- salt
- 4 to 6 oz tomato paste, or to taste
- 1 cup water, more as needed
Instructions
Makes 8 servings.. Over medium heat saute ground beef in a skillet glazed with small amount of vegetable oil. When the meat is nearly cooked, drain off most of excess fat. Add the onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, red pepper and salt. Saute for an additional 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and water. Simmer slowly for 10 minutes adding additional water as necessary. Stir frequently. Spoon liberally over hot dogs and top with chopped sweet onions.