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Amazing Coney Island Hot Dog Recipe: 12 Savory Bites

Coney Island Hot Dog
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This Homemade Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce recipe creates a rich, savory meat sauce perfect for classic hot dogs. It’s seasoned with chili powder, allspice, and a touch of cinnamon, simmered to a slightly runny consistency that complements hot dog buns, onions, mustard, and cheddar cheese for an authentic Coney Island experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 hot dogs
  • 12 hot dog buns
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped (for topping)
  • Prepared yellow mustard (for topping)
  • Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: In a medium-sized pot or pan, heat the olive oil and cook the ground beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain off any excess liquid.
  2. Add onions: Stir in the finely chopped onions with the browned beef and cook until softened and translucent.
  3. Mix spices: Combine chili powder, salt, allspice, ground mustard, garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add these spices to the meat and onions, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Incorporate tomato paste and water: Stir in the tomato paste until well blended. Pour in 2 cups of water and stir to loosen the mixture.
  5. Simmer the sauce: Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 1 to 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly while maintaining a runny consistency.
  6. Prepare hot dogs: While the sauce simmers, cook the hot dogs according to your preference and place them in hot dog buns.
  7. Assemble and serve: Spoon the warm Coney Island sauce over each hot dog. Top with finely chopped onions, yellow mustard, and shredded cheddar cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
  • Longer simmering deepens flavor but maintain a slightly runny sauce.
  • Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with textured vegetable protein or lentils and vegetable broth for water.

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