Coney Island Hot Dogs with Savory Chili Sauce, Mustard
Coney Island Hot Dogs are classic American hot dogs topped with savory chili sauce.Yellow mustard and fresh onions add tangy crunch and bold flavor.The finely textured meat sauce is the signature element of the recipe.These hot dogs are perfect for cookouts, parties, and casual dinners.Simple ingredients create nostalgic diner-style comfort food at home.Easy preparation and rich flavor make them a timeless crowd favorite.
Ingredients
For the Chili Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup water
For the Hot Dogs
- 8 beef hot dogs
- 8 hot dog buns
- Yellow mustard
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, cumin, mustard, salt, pepper, and water.
- Simmer the chili sauce for 20 minutes until thick and flavorful.
- Grill or boil the hot dogs until heated through.
- Lightly steam or toast the buns.
- Place hot dogs inside the buns.
- Spoon generous amounts of chili sauce over each hot dog.
- Top with yellow mustard and chopped onions.
- Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Beef hot dogs provide the most authentic flavour.
- Finely textured chili sauce works best for topping.
- Simmering deepens the sauce flavor significantly.
- Steamed buns create classic diner-style texture.
- Fresh onions add crunch and balance.
- Mustard is essential for authentic taste.
- Leftover chili sauce stores well in the refrigerator.
- Coney dogs are best served fresh and hot.