New York Pushcart Onions (For Hot Dogs) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
1/4 cup ketchup, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 cup water

Preparation

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and green bell pepper until onions are slightly browned and soft, 8 to 12 minutes. Mix in ketchup, sugar, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Pour in water, bring mixture to a boil, and simmer uncovered until onions are tender, about 10 more minutes.