Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 cup

Butter

melted

1 cup

Onion

chopped

1 lb

Lean Ground Beef

1 tsp

Sugar

1 tsp

Ground Cloves

1 tsp

Cayenne Pepper

1 tsp

Chili Powder

1 tsp

Nutmeg

1 tsp

Dry Mustard

1 tsp

Paprika

1 tsp

Cinnamon

1 tsp

Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

1 unit

Hot Dog

grilled

1 unit

Hot Dog Bun

steamed

1 tbsp

Yellow Mustard

0.25 cup

Onion

chopped

Step 1
~4 min

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2
~4 min

Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.

Step 3
~4 min

Add ground beef and spices to the saucepan.

Step 4
~4 min

Mix well to combine the beef and spices.

Step 5
~4 min

Add enough water to just cover the mixture.

Step 6
~4 min

Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked and the sauce has thickened.

Step 7
~4 min

This process should take about 30 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Grill the hot dogs.

Step 9
~4 min

Steam the hot dog buns.

Step 10
~4 min

Place grilled hot dogs in steamed buns.

Step 11
~4 min

Top with Texas Hot Sauce, plain yellow mustard, and chopped onion.

Step 12
~4 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the heat of the sauce.

For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender.

Toast the hot dog buns for added texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The Texas hot sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of coleslaw or potato salad.

Add some shredded cheese on top.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

French fries
Coleslaw
Potato Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Texas, USA

Cultural Significance

A popular regional variation of the classic hot dog.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

BBQ
Game Day
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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