Coney Island Hot Dogs

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 4 T. shortening
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 c. thick tomato purée
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 16 to 20 hot dogs

Brown beef in shortening, mashing as it cooks so meat will not be lumpy. Add onion when meat is half cooked. Add remaining ingredients, except hot dogs, and simmer about 30 minutes. Serve hot with hot dogs and buns.