Greek Style Hot Dog & Hamburger Chili Sauce

[Embryodad]

“Greek Style”
Hamburger & Hot dog Chili Sauce

2- Tbs. Cooking Oil
1- Medium Size Onion ( *Chopped Fine )
1- Clove Garlic minced finely.
1-½ Lb. Chopped Meat ( Ground Three Times if You Can Get It )
1-½- Tbs. Cumin Powder
2- Tbs. Oregano Powder (alternate = Dried / & Ground in mortar and pestle )
¼ -tsp. Cayenne Hot pepper
1- Tbs. Red Paprika (Hungarian Preferred)
2- Tbs. Chili Powder (* Not the Hot )
1- Can Tomato Sauce ( 15 or 16 oz. size )
3- Cups Water* ( L@@Ks like a lot, but needed )
Salt & Pepper to Taste …. ( *I use Kosher (http://www.netcookingtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19399##) Salt )
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Brown Meat in Oil..with Onions till browned. (Drain off Excess Fat)

Add all the other ingredients ; Cook over low heat until thickened. ( I place it on a heat diffuser (http://www.netcookingtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19399##) so the bottom won’t burn; even though it is on low flame.)

* It takes a while to thicken, and patience is worth it with this recipe. ( Cheating, by adding less water is a No- No with this one) [Tried it, been there, and not a good idea] The flavors take time to meld and marry into the meat. Stir Frequently so as not to burn.


Enjoy! ……..[ Recipe.. From Jim & Tina’s Kitchen ]

[QSis]

Okay, EDad .... so you put this sauce over hot dogs in buns?

Lee

[Mama]

This sounds wonderful Jimmy! Thank you for sharing it. I think hot dogs and burgers on the grill topped with this sauce will be going on my short list. Is this a simmer on low all day kinda recipe or is the cook time shorter?

[Embryodad]

Okay, EDad .... so you put this sauce over hot dogs in buns?

Lee
Yeah Lee.

Bun with dog either boiled / steamed / or grilled. I like steamed with these.

A little Mustard...the chili sauce, and then minced onions on top that.
Can add melted cheese wiz too if you like.

The hamburgers..the same.

Serve with a fork to pick up the fall out. I just grab with my fingies, or use my lips like a vacuum to get it back in the gullet. LOL

Remember...it is lightly spiced (hot); but if you want it more spicy..go ahead and boost it up. I usually add extra pepper after I build my dog or burger.

[Embryodad]

This sounds wonderful Jimmy! Thank you for sharing it. I think hot dogs and burgers on the grill topped with this sauce will be going on my short list. Is this a simmer on low all day kinda recipe or is the cook time shorter?

No...not a all dayer... About 3 to 4 hours. Till it starts to thicken, and then it evaporates the water pretty quick.

The first time I tried playing with this, and there were many changes I made...... I added only one cup of water. I figured, why the heck would I add all that water when a little will cut the cooking time in half or better. Wow! Was I wrong!
I wound up with a tough meat, and grainy. It just turned into a stiff and dry burger meat with no flavor.

I came up with this after many experiments and failures.

[Carolina Cooking]

I got this recipe a while back from Jimmy. :clap::clap:



I can tell you without a doubt its really really good. I don't grill at all. Even tho I bought a grill & its still in the box :weber: .

So I cook them (hot dogs/franks) stove top in Butter .. Jimmy style .:clap::clap:

[Embryodad]

I got this recipe a while back from Jimmy. :clap::clap:



I can tell you without a doubt its really really good. I don't grill at all. Even tho I bought a grill & its still in the box :weber: .

So I cook them (hot dogs/franks) stove top in Butter .. Jimmy style .:clap::clap:
Thanks Carolina Cooking.....

I don't do the butter frying dogs when the Mrs. is around.

She does not like snap when you bite sausages or hot dogs.