Grandma Slattery's Michigan Sauce

Name: Grandma Slattery's Michigan Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 0.5 tablespoon prepared mustard; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 cup ketchup; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; salt and pepper to taste

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This is a Meat Sauce from Upstate New York that is used on top of Hot Dogs. When I grew up it was used on steamed hot dogs and steamed rolls, sometimes with raw onions (for those who like them) on top! Very good... thanks Grandma Slattery for getting the recipe!

Recipe by Michael Slattery

Updated on September 20, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ tablespoon prepared mustard
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup ketchup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion in butter until soft. Stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir to blend.
When the mixture begins to simmer, add the raw ground beef breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve over steamed hot dogs. Of course you can add some raw onions if you want.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322	Calories
18g	Fat
26g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 1128mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 21mg	104%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 874mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.