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Handy's Lunch ★ 4.0
Burlington landmark on the corner of Maple and South Champlain since Earl Handy opened in 1945. Famous for Texas Hot Dogs (split, mustard, onions,
OrderTexas Hot Dogs and the Big Daddy breakfast plate
History
The Michigan dog made its way to Burlington in the 1940s via Plattsburgh, NY, where Greek-American hot-dog stand owners adapted the Greek-influenced coney sauce to a northern audience. Beansie's Bus has served Michigan dogs at Battery Park since 1944 and Handy's Lunch on Maple Street since 1945; both are still doing it.
Common allergens: Gluten
Make it at home
Ingredients
- Chili sauce: 450g ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (the New England signature)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 300ml beef stock
- To serve (per dog): 1 all-beef natural-casing frankfurter
- 1 split-top New England hot-dog bun, buttered and griddled
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped raw white onion
Method
- Brown the ground beef in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking it into very fine crumbles with the back of a spoon (this fine texture is signature).
- When the beef is no longer pink, add diced onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire, paprika, cumin, oregano, allspice, cinnamon and salt; cook 1 minute to bloom the spices.
- Pour in the beef stock, scrape the pan, and bring to a simmer; lower heat and cook uncovered 60-75 minutes until thick, glossy and spoonable (not soupy).
- Cook the frankfurter on a flat-top or grill until lightly blistered.
- Lay the dog in a toasted buttered bun, smear with mustard, top with 3 tablespoons of the chili sauce, and finish with a generous tablespoon of finely chopped raw onion.
Tip from the editors. Allspice is the distinguishing flavour vs Detroit-style Coney sauce; do not skip. Sauce keeps 5 days fridged and freezes well.
Where to eat michigan hot dog
Michigan hot dog in Burlington
Beansie's Bus ★ 4.5
An $8 chili-dog-and-fries combo at Battery Park with a Lake Champlain view is cheaper than any sit-down room downtown. Seasonal April-September only;
TryMichigan hot dog and fries combo
More places near Handy's Lunch and Beansie's Bus
Not on this list, but close by, nearest first. Every one is in our guide with its address, hours and what to order.
- The Skinny Pancake Cafe, about 100 m away
- Juniper at Hotel Vermont New American, about 150 m away
- Hen of the Wood New American, Farm-to-table, about 150 m away
- August First Bakery Bakery, about 250 m away
- August First Bakery and Cafe Café, about 250 m away
- Onyx Tonics Specialty Coffee Café, about 300 m away
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