North Country Michigans

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"An adaptation, not a secret recipe."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 2 cups

ingredients

• Michigan Sauce

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• salt
• pepper
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)

• Assembly

• hot dog (steamed or grilled)
• hot dog bun (steamed or grilled)
• yellow mustard
• chopped onion

directions

1. In a medium frying pan, heat the oil; saute the onion over medium heat until it softens.
2. Add all the remaining sauce ingredients except ground beef; stir well, and heat.
3. Crumble the ground beef into the mixture, stirring well to break up the meat.
4. Simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes, or until mixture thickens.
5. Assembly--place hot dogs in buns; top with Michigan Sauce, mustard, and onion.
6. Serve immediately.