Copycat A W Coney Island Sauce Recipe

Craving that iconic A&W Coney Island chili dog flavor? This copycat recipe lets you recreate the magic at home! Get ready for a rich, savory chili sauce that's perfect for topping hot dogs, burgers, or even your favorite baked potatoes. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just an hour.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 241.9 kcal
Protein 48g
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Ingredients for Copycat A W Coney Island Sauce

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How to Make Copycat A W Coney Island Sauce

  1. In a 2-quart saucepan, brown 1 lb of ground chuck, breaking it into very small pieces.
  2. Lightly salt and pepper the ground chuck while cooking.
  3. Do not drain the fat.
  4. Add the remaining ingredients: 1 large onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can chili beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, and cook for 30-45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (flavor improves with time). This allows the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

18g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Copycat A W Coney Island Sauce?

Copycat A W Coney Island Sauce takes about 75 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Copycat A W Coney Island Sauce?

Copycat A W Coney Island Sauce has approximately 241.9 calories per serving, with about 48 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Copycat A W Coney Island Sauce?

The key ingredients for Copycat A W Coney Island Sauce are Ground Chuck, Tomato Paste, Water, Sugar, Prepared Yellow Mustard, Dried Onion Flakes. See the full list with measurements above.

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