posted by Elle 05-24-102 10:44 AM
Albany Street Meat Sauce (for hot dogs)
Credit: Ellie Bullock
6 tablespoons shortening or bacon fat or margarine (3 tablespoons is fine)
3 large onions, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 pound hamburger
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 bay leaf, crumpled
1 teaspoon cumin
1 can consomme (not beef broth)
salt to taste
In large pot, saute the onions and garlic in fat until soft. Mix hamburger, crumbled up, into onion mixture. Mix together the spices (chili powder, bay leaf and cumin) and add to pot. Stir well to mix. Add consomme and simmer until thick. Add salt to taste.