GREEK SAUCE 
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.

recipe reviews
Greek Sauce
 #4259
 Kelly says:
I love that it includes Smith hot dogs in the recipe! This was awesome!!!! Love it! I'm way down in El Paso - from Erie, PA originally and miss not only Smith's but a good greek sauce! This one rocks!!! Thanks!!!!
 #36598
 Mike (Florida) replies:
Kelly, Smiths are available on line.. I am from Erie in Fort Myers, FL now... They are shipped in dry ice, 2 day Fed Ex.
 #183988
 Tony K (Pennsylvania) replies:
I still live in Erie,, New York Lunch at 10th and Parade is the best !! :)
   #48816
 Brittany (West Virginia) says:
This is too funny! I was going to comment how awesome it was your said a Smiths dog. I go to school at WVU and have my mom send my them down every so often and tonight I'm making Greek Smith dogs for football game tomorrow! Thanks!
 #78528
 Terence Ponder (Ohio) says:
Looking forward to trying this recipe out, I'm also from Erie, PA. Nothing can beat New York Lunch or Red Hots though. LOL
 #178370
 Carl Ellis (Virginia) replies:
My sister use to work at Red Hots, Helen.
   #86971
 Roxy (Virginia) says:
Not quite as good as the family that makes Greek Sauce on Parade Street in Erie, Pa. Can't beat his but when you are in Hampton, Va visiting your sons, you do what you can. Speaking of Smith's Hot Dogs, you can't beat them anywhere. I always have to bring them to Virginia along with Troyer Farms Potato Chips. Don't know why they don't distribute them further south. Thanks to the Greek people in Erie for the Best Greek Sauce.
   #100999
 Sally Boettiger (Florida) replies:
The Greek sauce is good. I'm from Erie, I now live in Lakeland FL. I have a hotdog cart in which I sell Smith hotdogs, sausage, and ox roast. Come look us up.
   #103874
 Doug (United States) says:
This is too funny. I am from Erie, Pa also and I can tell you nothing beats Red Hots, or New York Lunch and Smith's Hot Dogs, I have lived in Florida, California, Nevada, Missouri, and nothing compares to a Smith Hot Dog.
   #104801
 Mel (Pennsylvania) says:
Never tried Greek food til I moved to Erie PA but when I did I was hooked. This is a great recipe instead of spending the $20.00 at red hots.
   #153781
 Ken and Diane says:
We live in Greenville about 60 miles South of Erie, home of the Majestic bar and Grill. The owners serve Smith Hot Dogs and their "world famous sauce" and Chili. Stop and try some if you are close.
 #163549
 Ty Irwin (Pennsylvania) says:
Not bad but doesn't stand up to Texas Hots in Kane, PA or Red Hots or New York Lunch in Erie.
 #170849
 Deelaem (North Carolina) replies:
My father was from Erie, PA and I can recall my grandfather telling a joke about the New York Lunch that said when the cook there wrung out his apron, he'd do it over a pot of water and they'd have soup for a week! LOL
   #179298
 Doug (Pennsylvania) replies:
That's not a story. lol
 #180878
 Dinah (Pennsylvania) says:
Not Bad! Raised on NY Lunch, Parade St and East Ave, Red Hots and Coney Island in Wesleyville too! One of the best Greeks in the city was at the mouth of Presque Isle. The owners son once made me a "Sexy Greek Burger" which was extra onion and used feta cheese! Fabulous! Best. Greek. Ever! Try it!
   #182991
 Leslie (Pennsylvania) says:
Anything to sexy up hot dogs is good during the pandemic. Erie, PA is especially hard hit right now.

 

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