1 lb. very lean ground beef
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 to 1 tbsp. cumin
1/2 c. onion, finely minced
1 sm. can tomato sauce
1 can (from above) of water
1 tsp. mustard (optional)
10 shakes red pepper flakes (makes it hot) (optional)

Brown beef. Add everything else. Simmer 30 minutes, adjusting seasoning to taste. If you prefer a thicker, creamier sauce, add a mixture of flour and water to it as it simmers. This is especially good covering a Smith skinned hot dog.