Classic West Virginia Hot Dog

Ingredients:

• Mustard
• Sliced onion
• Chili sauce prepared from scratch
• Slaw (cole slaw)

Instructions:

1. Make a traditional West Virginia hot dog by serving the hot dog with all of the toppings, including mustard, sliced onion, chili sauce, and slaw.

For the sides:

• Grilled corn on the cob
• Tomato slices with cottage cheese
• Enjoy some sweet tea.

To make the slaw dressing:

Ingredients:

• Mayonnaise (Hellmans)
• Vinegar
• Sugar
• Celery

Instructions:

1. Mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and celery to make the slaw dressing.
2. Combine the items to your liking without measuring.

For the chili sauce on hot dogs:

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 pounds ground beef, lean
• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions:

1. Cut the following recipe in half and store the leftovers in the freezer.
2. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, crumble the ground meat.
3. Add the water and firmly mash the ground beef with a potato masher.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, sugar, and chili powder.
5. Bring the ingredients to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 60 to 90 minutes, or until it reaches a medium consistency that is not too soupy.

Enjoy your amazing lunch!