I love hot dogs. I like them with simple toppings like mustard and ketchup; I like them fancy with exotic isle toppings like pineapple, papaya, and cilantro; I like them Chicago style, and I like them Texas style. It seems like whatever I top my dog with the end result is delicious, and this recipe for Texas hot dog sauce is a big hit with my family.

I like to serve Texas hot dogs with macaroni salad and baked beans, like the delicious sausage-spiked baked beans pictured here. What? You want those recipes, too? You know you do. I’ll be posting those recipes next. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to prepare Texas hot dog sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 heaping teaspoon prepared mustard
• 2 heaping teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 heaping teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 6 heaping tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 package hot dogs, cooked according to package directions
• 1 package hot dog buns (I like Martin’s potato rolls)
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onions over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onions are soft; drain fat.
2. Add remaining ingredients; simmer for 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
3. Serve over hot dogs with additional mustard, finely chopped raw onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.