Julia's Southern Hot Dog Chili Sauce

Step 1

Cover the ground beef with water and break up the meat completely. Next, add the beer (if using), diced onion, Worcestershire, ketchup, hot sauce sauce and spices and start on Medium High to bring to a rapid boil.

Step 2

Reduce and simmer. You can cook it down faster if needed on a higher temperature, just until most water is reduced. Stir occasionally.

Step 3

When water is reduced, add tomato paste to thicken. Stir to incorporate.

Step 4

Serve as a hot dog topping.

Step 5

Leftover chili sauce freezes well.