Grandpa’s Classic Coney Sauce: The Ultimate Hot Dog Topping Tradition
Grandpa’s Classic Coney Sauce
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Grandpa’s Classic Coney Sauce is the ultimate tangy beef topping for your hot dogs, loaded with savory spices and nostalgia.
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Servings: 12 servings
Why You’ll Love This Coney Sauce
Imagine the aroma of slow-simmered ground beef mingling with tangy tomato, mustard, and a perfect blend of spices. This homemade hot dog topping brings a slice of old-school Coney Island right into your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or craving a quick weeknight dinner, this meaty chili sauce is your new go-to.
Ingredients for Homemade Coney Sauce
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup water or beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Step-by-Step Coney Sauce Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté aromatics: Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef. Cook 3–4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add liquids: Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, and water (or broth). Mix until evenly combined.
- Season thoroughly: Sprinkle in chili powder, paprika, cumin, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer low and slow: Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2½–3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent sticking.
- Adjust consistency: If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of water or broth. For thicker sauce, remove lid in the last 15 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon hot Coney sauce over grilled or steamed hot dogs, then top with diced onions and shredded cheese if desired.
Tips & Variations for Coney Sauce
- Meat swap: Try lean ground turkey or a beef-pork blend for a lighter twist.
- Extra heat: Add a pinch of cayenne or chopped jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- Sweet balance: Adjust brown sugar to taste for a sweeter sauce profile.
- Make ahead: Sauce can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 186 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Total Fat: 9 g (Saturated Fat: 4 g)
- Cholesterol: 46 mg
- Sodium: 586 mg
- Sugar: 11 g
There you have it—your time-tested, tangy coney sauce is ready to elevate any hot dog.
Original recipe credit: Grandpa’s Classic Coney Sauce on AllRecipes
Grandpa's Classic Coney Sauce
Coney sauce is ground beef simmered with tangy flavors that gets served on hot dogs with chopped onion. A tasty, nostalgic recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef. Cook 3–4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, and water (or broth). Mix until evenly combined.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, paprika, cumin, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2½–3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent sticking.
- If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of water or broth. For thicker sauce, remove lid in the last 15 minutes.
- Spoon hot Coney sauce over grilled or steamed hot dogs, then top with diced onions and shredded cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 586mgSugar: 11g
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