Coney Island Sauce For Hot Dogs Recipe

Elevate your hot dogs with this classic Coney Island sauce! This recipe delivers a rich, flavorful topping perfect for grilled or steamed hot dogs. Made with savory ground beef, sweet onions, and a touch of spice, it's a family-friendly recipe easily customizable to your heat preference. Add a few garden-fresh peppers for extra zest (optional!), and a dash of your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick. Even better the next day after reheating! Try it – your taste buds will thank you!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 107.6 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Coney Island Sauce For Hot Dogs

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How to Make Coney Island Sauce For Hot Dogs

  1. In a large saucepan, brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium onion (chopped) over medium-high heat, breaking the beef up with a spoon as it cooks.
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 cup water (or 1/4 cup for a thicker sauce).
  4. Add 1-2 chopped bell peppers (optional).
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. If using, stir in your favorite hot sauce to taste during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  7. Serve hot over your favorite hot dogs. Even better the next day!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

11g

Carbs

1g