Classic Coney Island Hot Dog Chili Sauce

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

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the onion is translucent.
3. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and cinnamon. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the flavors.
4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, brown sugar, and mustard. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Meanwhile, grill or cook the hot dogs according to your preference.
8. 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.
9. Add any optional toppings, such as chopped onions, mustard, or shredded cheese.
10. Serve the hot dogs immediately and enjoy!

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