Have it With the Works This Fourth of July

We have always loved that hot sauce that many hot dog and hamburger joints offer as one of their toppings. That rich red sauce with the tender little bits of hamburger, onions, peppers and spices that they pour over your sandwich. Well, my uncle and cousin liked it so much that they started making their own and is it ever good.

This sauce freezes really well so make a double batch and have plenty on hand for all your summer grilling.

Hot Dog and Hamburger Chili Sauce

1 pound of ground beef

1 med. onion, chopped fine

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. cumin powder

1/2 tsp. ground red pepper

1/2 tsp. chili powder

2 beef bouillon cubes crushed

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

3 1/2 c. water

In a big pot brown hamburger and mash fine add rest of ingredients and simmer on low heat for 2 to 3 hours. The longer it simmers the more it will reduce and concentrate the flavors.
Check every now and then and give it a stir.

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