Rhode Island Hot Wieners

Dinner

Many Rhode Islanders spell wiener with an “ei” and serve theirs “all the way” with meat sauce, mustard, onion and a sprinkle of celery salt.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 50 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup water
8 hot dogs
8 hot dog buns, split and warmed
Toppings: Yellow mustard, finely chopped onion and celery salt

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Add beef; cook 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, cook hot dogs over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally. Serve in buns with meat sauce and toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 hot dog (calculated without mustard and celery salt): 447 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 803mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.