Grand Rapids Dog

• 1 package Applegate Organics^® The Great Organic Uncured Beef Hot Dog^™ Brand
• 1 package hot dog buns, toasted
• Coney Sauce (see recipe below)
• 1 large ripe tomato, cored and chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 4 small dill pickles, quartered lengthwise
• 8 sport peppers

For the Coney Sauce

For even better flavor, make this mild, fine-grained chili ahead of time and reheat just before serving.

Makes about 4 cups

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20) 
• 3 cups water 
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste 
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 large garlic clove, minced 
• 1 bay leaf 
• 2 tablespoons chili powder 
• 1 tablespoon paprika 
• 1 teaspoon curry powder 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 2 tablespoons finely ground cornmeal

1. Grill hot dogs to desired doneness. 
2. Arrange hot dogs in toasted buns. 
3. Top each hot dog with plenty of Coney sauce, followed by a scattering of chopped tomato and onion. 
4. Top each with 2 pickle spears and a sport pepper.

For the Coney Sauce

1. Combine the beef and the water in a heavy saucepan and stir together, breaking up the beef into very fine pieces. 
2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine well. 
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened and well flavored, about 50 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.