This was published in my local newspaper today. I hate
canned chili and will not use it. I included the info since
it may be of interest to some.

Nathan’s Famous hot dogs worth trying this summer

Name a food that’s simple, culturally appealing, nostalgic,
economical and made an appearance at millions of Memorial
Day cookouts. If you said “hot dog,” you would be correct.
It doesn’t matter if they’re called franks, brats, wieners,
dogs or sausages. Hot dogs are sold just about every where
in this country and enjoyed by almost everyone. Everyone but
me, that is.
Oh sure, I ate plenty of hot dogs as a child and
cash-strapped college student. For a variety of reasons, I
stopped eating them as my taste buds matured. That is, until
I tasted a Nathan’s Famous hot dog.
Nathan’s was founded in 1916 at a Coney Island, New York,
hot dog stand by Nathan Handwerker, a Polish immigrant who
used a recipe created by his wife, Ida.
Since then, Nathan’s has gained worldwide recognition for
its quality and taste. Nathan’s gained international
exposure in 1939 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt served
Nathan’s Famous hot dogs to the King and Queen of England.
Politicians, celebrities and sports celebrities are often
photographed munching on a Nathan’s dog.
Singer Barbra Streisand serves Nathan’s hot dogs at A-List
parties. A trip to Nathan’s was the focus of a Seinfeld
episode. More recently, actor Walter Mathau requested that
Nathan’s hot dogs be served at his funeral.
Last year, over 360 million Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs were
sold, due in part to publicity received on QVC. Today,
Nathan’s is sold in all 50 states and at over 20,000 food
and retail outlets.
I sampled my first Nathan’s hot dog recently at an area
Sam’s Club, which now sells them in their deli and by the
case. Let’s just say I was hooked at first bite.
Although a Nathan’s hot dog is great unadorned, there are
numerous toppings to dress up your dogs this summer, ranging
from grilled peppers and onion to sauerkraut and spicy
mustard. Here’s a recipe for a sauce that’s both filling and
delicious. Spoon it over a Nathan’s and your guests will be
in Heaven.

Heavenly Hot Dog Sauce
2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup water
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup ketchup (I would not use ketchup but use more tomato
sauce--I do not like the flavor of ketchup.)
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Crumble ground beef into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir
in water, and mash ground beef thoroughly with a potato
masher. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, sugar,
and chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low;
simmer 60 to 90 minutes, until the sauce reaches a medium
consistency.
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