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Rhode Island Hot Wieners

Rhode Island Hot Wieners

Small hot dogs in steamed buns topped with meat sauce, mustard, onions, and celery salt - a Rhode Island specialty found at local wiener joints.

main-courseeasy🦪Traditional RI Recipe

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

8

Ingredients
  • 8 small hot dogs (natural casing)
  • 8 hot dog buns, steamed
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Yellow mustard
  • Diced onions for topping
  • Celery salt
Instructions
  1. 1

    For the meat sauce: Brown ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up finely.

  2. 2

    Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in chili powder, cumin, and water. Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.

  4. 4

    Grill or steam hot dogs until heated through.

  5. 5

    Steam buns until soft and warm.

  6. 6

    Place hot dog in bun, top with meat sauce, mustard, diced onions, and celery salt.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.

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Recipe Summary

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 8

Difficulty: easy

🦪Rhode Island Tradition

This is an authentic Rhode Island recipe that has been passed down through generations. It represents the unique culinary heritage of the Ocean State.