Ingredients for A Little Bit Of Heaven In Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce
- Butter (not specified in recipe)
- Margarine (not specified in recipe)
- Lean ground beef (not used in these instructions; hot dogs are used in sauce instead)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Celery seed (not specified in recipe)
- 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- Hot sauce (not specified in recipe)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (cayenne pepper is used instead)
- Ketchup (not specified in recipe; crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce are used)
- 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- Water (beef broth is used instead)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- Hot dogs (used for serving and chopped into sauce; quantity for sauce not specified in instructions)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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How to Make A Little Bit Of Heaven In Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- While the sauce simmers, coarsely chop the beef weiners.
- After 1 hour, add the chopped weiners to the sauce. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to the lowest setting. Continue to simmer uncovered for at least another 1-2 hours, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor development. Stir occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will become.
- For a hands-off approach, transfer the sauce to a slow cooker after step 4 and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Use a potato masher to partially mash the weiners, creating a slightly chunky texture (optional).
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, brown sugar, or cayenne pepper to suit your preference.
- Serve generously over your favorite hot dogs on toasted buns. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
24g
Carbs
2g
