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From: Kelly~WA

Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce

1/2 lb. ground beef (lean).
1/2 cup onion (chopped).
1/4 cup green bell pepper (chopped).
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce.
1/2 cup water.
1/2 tsp. chili powder.
1/2 tsp. paprika.
1/4 tsp. salt.
dash hot sauce (or to taste).
6 frankfurters.
6 frankfurter buns (warmed).

In a medium skillet, brown the meat over medium-high heat. Drain and discard grease. Add the onion and green pepper, saute until transparent. Add tomato sauce, water, chili powder, paprika, salt and hot sauce, simmer for 15 minutes. In a saucepan cover frankfurters with cold water, bring to boiling, simmer for 5 minutes. Drain off the water and let the frankfurters steam. Place franks in buns, topped with meat mixture and chopped onions or condiments of your choice.