Spicy Hot Dog Meat Sauce (New York Style)

This New York style spicy hot dog meat sauce is rich, savory, and packed with bold flavor that kick any hot dog up a notch. It’s easy to make at home and perfect for cookouts, quick dinners, or topping more than just hot dogs.

There is nothing more satisfying than a hot dog loaded with all the toppings.

And I’m not just talking about mustard, ketchup, onions, and relish.

Oh no.

You haven’t lived until you’ve had a hot dog topped with New York style spicy hot dog meat sauce.

Hot dog meat sauce is a finely crumbled, seasoned beef sauce that’s very similar to chili.

You let it simmer until it’s thick and spoonable, specifically for piling on top of hot dogs.

This version brings that classic flavor with a little extra heat for a spicy kick.

Spoon it over hot dogs, but don’t stop there because it’s just as good on fries, burgers, or even nachos!

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

• Ground beef– Use 80/20. No need to get the extra lean stuff but you don’t want it too fatty either.
• Dried minced onion– A whole cup of it.
• Water
• Spices– Chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper

How to Make

This spicy hot dog meat sauce is pretty easy to make.

Just cook and crumble the beef in a large pot set over medium high heat until it’s cooked through.

Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Bring the sauce to a boil.

As soon as it starts to boil, immediately turn the heat down to low.

Simmer for 3 hours, stirring often.

After 3 hours, taste the chili and adjust the seasonings, if needed.

Let the chili cool.

Serve and enjoy or cool completely and freeze to use later.

Serving Suggestions

Yes, this is hot dog sauce and you serve it over hot dogs traditionally, but you can also use it as a topping on:

• baked potatoes
• french fries
• nachos
• tater tots
• burgers

Storing Leftovers

Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Just reheat it in the microwave when you are ready to use it.

Freezing Instructions

This chili dog topping is the perfect make ahead option because it freezes beautifully.

Just let it cool to room temperature and then transfer it to an air tight, freezer safe container.

Freeze it for up to 6 months.

Just thaw it in the fridge overnight before you are ready to heat it up to serve.

Tips and Tricks

• Be sure to let the chili cook for the full 3 hours, this will allow the flavors to fully develop.
• If the chili dog sauce gets too dry, add a bit of extra water.
• Be careful when you taste it to check the seasonings! It will be hot.

Other Recipes for Hot Dogs

Spicy hot dog meat sauce is a bold way to take your hot dogs to the next level.

Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other recipes to jazz up your hot dogs?

Try these:

• Big Mac Hot Dogs
• Hot Dog Taquitos
• Carolina Slaw Dogs
• Chili Cheese Dog Quesadillas
• Walking Chili Dogs
• Firehouse Mac And Cheese

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recipe adapted from The Life Jolie