Homemade Coney Island Hot Dogs Recipe

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Homemade Coney Island Hot Dogs Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 11, 2024

This recipe for Coney Island Hot Dogs brings the flavors of summer festivals right to your kitchen. These all-beef hot dogs are topped with a savory meat sauce, mustard, onions, and shredded cheese, creating a delicious and satisfying meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 8 beef hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped onions, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces.
  2. Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. While the sauce is simmering, grill or boil the hot dogs according to package instructions.
  5. To assemble the hot dogs, place a hot dog in each bun and top with a generous spoonful of the meat sauce.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the sauce, followed by chopped onions.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Coney Island Hot Dogs!

Interesting Facts

  • Coney Island Hot Dogs were originally created in Detroit, not Coney Island, New York.
  • The meat sauce used on Coney Island Hot Dogs is also known as 'Coney sauce' and is a signature topping for hot dogs in the Midwest.