How To Make a Classic Coney Island Hot Dog Chili Sauce | Easy Homemade Recipe

Make your own Coney Island Hot Dog with Chili Sauce right at home! 🌭🔥 This easy homemade recipe shows you step-by-step how to create the rich, flavorful chili sauce that makes these hot dogs famous. Perfect for cookouts, family dinners, or game day — this recipe is sure to be a crowd favorite.

👨‍🍳 Recipe: Classic Coney Island Hot Dog Chili Sauce
🥘 Ingredients:
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced (or 2 if you like extra)
– ½ tsp olive oil
– 1 lb ground beef
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– ¼ tsp cumin
– ½ tsp onion powder
– ¼ tsp thyme
– ½ tsp Mrs. Dash blend (or all-purpose seasoning)
– ¼ tsp ground mustard
– ⅛ tsp allspice
– ½ tbsp dark chili powder
– ½ tbsp smoked paprika
– Pinch of kosher salt
– ½ cup water
– ½ cup low sodium beef broth
– 1 tbsp chili base (optional, for extra flavor)
– Hot dog buns (poppy seed if you like)
– All-beef hot dogs
– Mustard (yellow, classic)
– Extra chopped onions (for topping)
– Optional: smoked sausage with cheese & jalapeño + shredded triple cheese (for the “Smokey Coney Dog”)

📖 Instructions (with Timestamps):
0:16 – Chop onion & garlic.
0:40 – Heat ½ tsp olive oil in a pan. Add onions and cook until soft, then add garlic.
1:11 – Add 1 lb ground beef, cook and break it down with onions.
1:36 – Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste.
1:44 – Add seasonings: cumin, onion powder, thyme, Mrs. Dash, ground mustard, allspice, chili powder, smoked paprika. Mix well.
2:23 – Add a pinch or two of kosher salt.
2:34 – Pour in ½ cup water + ½ cup beef broth (1 cup total liquid). Stir.
3:20 – Simmer until beef is fully cooked and sauce thickens.
4:40 – Let chili cook down for 30 minutes until rich and flavorful.

🌭 Building the Coney Dog:
5:04 – Place an all-beef hot dog on a bun.
5:19 – Spoon chili sauce over the hot dog.
5:34 – Top with finely chopped onions.
6:05 – Add a drizzle of mustard.

🔥 Optional Smokey Coney Dog:
6:15 – Use a smoked sausage with cheese & jalapeño.
6:36 – Spread mustard on the bun first.
6:43 – Add chili sauce, onions, and shredded triple cheese.
7:14 – Microwave 20 seconds to melt cheese.

✨ Enjoy your homemade Coney Island Chili Dog or Smokey Dog!

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