Lunch
Saucy Franks with Rice
Hotdogs simmered in a tangy tomato sauce and served over rice. A budget-friendly comfort food with childhood nostalgia.
Ingredients:
- 4 bacon strips, diced 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup chopped green pepper 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
- 3/4 cup ketchup 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (16 ounce) package hot dogs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 5 cups hot cooked rice
Directions:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels; set aside. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings. Saute onion, green pepper, celery and garlic in drippings until tender. Add pineapple juice, ketchup, salt and chili powder; mix well. Bring to a boil. Add hot dogs; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until heated through.
- Serve over rice. Sprinkle with bacon.