Hot Dogs With Onion, Tomato, And Balsamic Sauce

Hot Dogs With Onion, Tomato, And Balsamic Sauce
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Options for hot dog toppings are literally infinite, and this topping is a play on the traditional New York-style onion sauce. The onions are cooked down, tomato paste, mustard, and balsamic vinegar are added, and the tangy results perfectly complement a plump broiled hot dog.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
4
Hot Dog with Onion, Tomato, and Balsamic Sauce
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 medium-sized yellow onions, sliced thinly
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • one 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 franks, broiled or pan-fried
  • 4 hot dog buns, perferably potato rolls, toasted
Directions
  1. Heat the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat and add the onions and pinch of salt until softened. Add the tomato paste, and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the mustard, balsamic vinegar, and water. Season with pepper, to taste, stir until combined, and simmer until it becomes a thick sauce. Season with salt, to taste.
  2. Add the franks to the buns, and top with a small amount of mustard, if desired. Spoon the onion sauce on top.