Ann is hosting this month's Recipe Round-up and has chosen International Recipes as her theme:  recipes unique either to the part of the world or country you live or where you’re from originally

I've shared this one before, but what could be more Mid-Western American than Hot dogs with Coney Sauce? 

A & W Coney Sauce

2 small onions, finely chopped
5 lbs. hamburger
64 ounces Hunt's tomato Paste
64 ounces Hunt's Tomato Puree
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. cider vinegar
2 T. chili powder
1 T. pepper 1
T. celery seed 3 T. plus 1 t. salt

Brown hamburger and onions in a very large skillet, drain. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 3 1/2 hours. Stir frequently as it will tend to stick. (I put it all in my roaster so I don't have to stir it) This freezes very well.  Serve over hot dogs in steamed buns and top with diced onion.

If you want to make this an authentic meal, serve with a bag of popcorn and icy cold A&W Root Beer.   A root beer float would be even better!