Best 10 Worlds Best Michigan Hotdog Sauce Recipes

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**Feast Your Taste Buds with Michigan's Hot Dog Sauce: A Culinary Journey through Flavorful Recipes**

In the realm of culinary delights, Michigan hot dog sauce stands as a beacon of flavor, a harmonious blend of tangy, sweet, and savory notes that elevates the humble hot dog to a gourmet experience. Originating from the vibrant streets of Detroit, this iconic sauce has captivated taste buds far and wide, earning its place as a beloved condiment across the nation.

Our culinary adventure begins with the classic Michigan Coney Island hot dog sauce, a staple in the state's culinary landscape. This luscious sauce boasts a rich tomato base, expertly seasoned with a symphony of spices, including chili powder, garlic, and paprika, resulting in a flavor profile that dances on the palate.

Next, we'll venture into the realm of vegetarian delights with our meatless Michigan hot dog sauce. This innovative recipe swaps out the traditional ground beef for a medley of flavorful plant-based ingredients, including lentils, mushrooms, and walnuts, all simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce. The result is a hearty and satisfying sauce that caters to vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

For those seeking a touch of heat, our spicy Michigan hot dog sauce promises to ignite your taste buds. This fiery rendition amps up the chili powder and cayenne pepper, creating a sauce that packs a punch without sacrificing flavor. Prepare to experience a tantalizing dance of heat and savoriness with every bite.

Finally, we'll introduce you to the ultimate Michigan hot dog sauce, a culmination of all the preceding recipes, elevated to new heights of flavor. This symphony of spices, tomatoes, and ground beef comes together in perfect harmony, offering a taste experience that will leave you craving more.

So, embark on this culinary journey with us, explore the diverse world of Michigan hot dog sauces, and discover the perfect sauce to elevate your next hot dog or culinary creation. Let your taste buds rejoice as you uncover the secrets behind this iconic condiment, and prepare to savor the flavors that make Michigan hot dog sauce a true masterpiece.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MICHIGAN HOT SAUCE



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Recreate the Northern New York roadside stand staple in your own kitchen! This sauce is a key ingredient for an Upstate New York Michigan, which is a red hot (usually a Glazier hot dog) on a New England Style Roll, with meat sauce, mustard, and onions.

Provided by Jennifer Morrisey

Categories     Main Courses

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 29-ounce can of tomato sauce
2 pounds hamburger
4 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. dried onion
2 tsp. garlic powder
3-4 Tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's
2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. cumin

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together, except meat.
  • Add meat raw and mash with a potato masher while the sauce is cooking. It is important to mash the meat while it is raw, to get the consistency right! Michigan sauce, traditionally, is a very thick sauce that doesn't have meat chunks.
  • Simmer 2-3 hours, stirring and mashing with the potato masher occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 22 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Sodium 401 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

GRANDMA SLATTERY'S MICHIGAN SAUCE



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This is a Meat Sauce from Upstate New York that is used on top of Hot Dogs. When I grew up it was used on steamed hot dogs and steamed rolls, sometimes with raw onions (for those who like them) on top! Very good... thanks Grandma Slattery for getting the recipe!

Provided by MSLATTERY

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ tablespoon prepared mustard
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion in butter until soft. Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir to blend.
  • When the mixture begins to simmer, add the raw ground beef breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve over steamed hot dogs. Of course you can add some raw onions if you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1127.8 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

MICHIGAN HOT DOG SAUCE



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Yummy! We tried this on french fries like Jen suggested and this was a big hit in the Test Kitchen. This sauce will be just as good on a hot dog. Definitely make this for your next cookout.

Provided by Jen Smallwood

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small onions, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
1 1/2 lb hamburger - 80/20 mix
1 can(s) tomato paste
1 - 2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp hot pepper, crushed red
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp chili sauce
2 c water
1 chicken bouillon cube

Steps:

  • 1. Use fry pan saute onions, garlic, and hamburger.
  • 2. Cook together until hamburger is done, drain.
  • 3. Then add tomato paste, chili powder, hot pepper, paprika, chili sauce, water and chicken bouillon cube.
  • 4. Cook for 2 hours. Serve over warm, grilled hot dogs, or french fries,etc...

HEAVENLY HOT DOG SAUCE



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This is my family's favorite hotdog sauce. It originates from West Virginia. We like it with a bite, but you can adjust it to your taste. We top the hotdogs with ketchup, mustard, the hotdog sauce, and finally some chopped onions...YUM! This recipe makes enough for freezing and using later.

Provided by LEMASTERS16

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup water
½ cup tomato sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Steps:

  • Crumble ground beef into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in water, and mash ground beef thoroughly with a potato masher. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, sugar, and chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, 60 to 90 minutes, until the sauce reaches a medium consistency that is not too soupy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 490.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

MARION'S MICHIGAN SAUCE FOR HOT DOGS



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Recipes for this Northern New York specialty are closely guarded like Barbecue down South. Try this with chopped onions on your hot dogs for a new taste treat.

Provided by Texas Poofy

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop onions and saute in a little olive oil until tender.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned. Separate meat so it is broken into very fine pieces of meat.
  • Add rest of ingredients, mix, and cook over low heat on the stove 1 hour or more.
  • This could be cooked in a crockpot on low for six hours.
  • Serve as a topping on hot dogs.

WORLD'S BEST MICHIGAN HOTDOG SAUCE



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This is definitely the best Michigan hotdog sauce in the world!! My mother in law got the recipe years ago from a relative and passed it on to me.Everyone who has tried it raves about it!! give it a try.I guarantee you'll absolutely love it too!!

Provided by Noreen LaTour

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb hamburger
1 medium onion,diced
1 bottle ketchup (16oz.)
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp mustard
salt and pepper to taste but not necessary
1 pkg hotdogs
1 pkg hotdog rolls

Steps:

  • 1. Fry hamburg in skillet breaking into pieces as you would for a meat sauce or for sloppy joes.Drain off excess fat after hamburg has cooked.
  • 2. Mix all the ingredients together (except hotdogs and buns) in a saucepan.Heat on low until just below the boiling point.
  • 3. Cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.Serve over hotdogs on hotdog rolls.

MICHIGAN HOT DOG SAUCE



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Make and share this Michigan Hot Dog Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie Nixon

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 5 cups sauce, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons minced dried onion flakes
2 -4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook ground beef until browned.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, water, barbecue sauce, dried onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or to desired consistency.
  • Makes about 5 cups sauce, enough for 15 hot dogs.

HOT DOG SAUCE



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I was having company one day and looking for just the right sauce for hot dogs. I called Grandma, who shared this wonderful recipe.-Melissa Norris, Churubusco, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups water
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot dogs, heated
Hot dog buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Carefully crumble beef into water. Add onion. Boil until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve over hot dogs in buns.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDPA'S CLASSIC CONEY SAUCE



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My Grandfather owned a drive-in restaurant back in the 1950's. This is his exact recipe for Coney Dogs from back in the day. I make this on special occasions and it is always hit with friends and family. Enjoy.

Provided by Sean S.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup prepared yellow mustard
½ teaspoon celery seed
¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until beef is browned. Drain. Transfer the beef and onion to a slow cooker and stir in the ketchup, sugar, vinegar and mustard. Season with celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt. Cover and simmer on Low setting for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 586.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

MICHIGAN HOT DOGS



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Simple hot dogs prepared Michigan style. I like to serve these with dill pickle-flavored potato chips for extra tang but French fries work good too.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 frankfurter (5 in long x 3/4 in dia, 10 per pound)s hot dogs
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced, divided
½ cup water
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 (11 ounce) package hot dog buns
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place hot dogs in a large stockpot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Turn heat off, cover, and let sit.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and half of the diced onions. Cook and stir until beef is no longer pink; making sure to break into fine pieces, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk water, ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder until smooth.
  • Drain ground beef mixture and return to the skillet. Stir in reserved ketchup mixture, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Place hot dogs in buns. Top hot dogs with beef mixture. Divide remaining onions on top of the beef mixture and garnish with mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 940.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the sauce will taste. This is especially true for the tomatoes and onions.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: The spices are what give the sauce its unique flavor. Be sure to use a generous amount of chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Let the sauce simmer for a while: Simmering the sauce for a while allows the flavors to meld together and develop. The longer you simmer the sauce, the better it will taste.
  • Taste the sauce as you go: Don't be afraid to taste the sauce as you're making it. This will help you adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • Use the sauce on your favorite foods: Michigan hot dog sauce is great on hot dogs, but it can also be used on other foods like hamburgers, chicken, and fries.

Conclusion:

Michigan hot dog sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of foods. It's easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a new sauce to try, give Michigan hot dog sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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