Linda's Coney Island Sauce Recipe

A legendary Coney Island sauce recipe, passed down from a hockey mom! This spicy and flavorful sauce is a game-changer for burgers, hot dogs, sausages, and even wraps. The perfect blend of savory and tangy, it's sure to become a family favorite. Easily customizable to your spice preference, this recipe is a must-try for any BBQ or game day!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 394.6 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Linda's Coney Island Sauce

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How to Make Linda's Coney Island Sauce

  1. Sauté 1 large onion, chopped, and 4 cloves garlic, minced, in 1 tablespoon olive oil until softened. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons white vinegar.
  5. OPTIONAL: If the sauce is too spicy, stir in 1 teaspoon each of ketchup and mustard (or to taste).
  6. For a richer flavor, bake covered at 325°F (160°C) for 1 hour.
  7. Serve hot on your favorite burgers, hot dogs, sausages, or in wraps with sour cream. Leftovers can be frozen for later.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

45g

Carbs

4g