Enjoy the classic taste of Coney Island with this delicious and flavorful hot dog chili sauce recipe. Made with ground beef, onions, spices, and a secret ingredient, this tangy and meaty chili sauce is the perfect topping for your hot dogs. It's easy to prepare and will elevate your hot dogs to a whole new level of deliciousness. Serve them at your next barbecue or game day gathering for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot dogs
- Hot dog buns
- Optional toppings: chopped onions, mustard, shredded cheese
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, brown sugar, and mustard. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, grill or cook the hot dogs according to your preference.
- To assemble the hot dogs, place each hot dog in a bun. Top with a generous amount of the Coney Island hot dog chili sauce.
- Add any optional toppings, such as chopped onions, mustard, or shredded cheese.
- Serve the hot dogs immediately and enjoy!
