A Little Bit of Heaven in Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce

Experience the ultimate comfort food with "A Little Bit of Heaven in Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce," a flavor-packed topping that transforms your plain hot dogs into a nostalgic street-food delight. This rich and savory sauce features perfectly browned ground beef simmered with aromatic onions, garlic, and a medley of bold seasonings like chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Tomato paste, mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce create a thick, tangy base, while a touch of brown sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness. Finished with a splash of hot sauce for subtle heat, this recipe is perfect for backyard barbecues, game days, or family dinners. Ready in under an hour, it's a must-try for fans of classic Coney Island hot dog flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1.5 cups water
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into small crumbles, until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste and water, mixing well to combine.

Step 5

Add the yellow mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, cumin, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Stir thoroughly to blend the flavors.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. You can add more salt, black pepper, or hot sauce for extra flavor or heat.

Step 8

Serve the hot dog sauce warm over freshly grilled or boiled hot dogs in buns, and enjoy this Coney Island classic!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(876.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1347.1

Total Fat 83.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 1050.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 45.4g
Protein 88.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 199.7mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 3264.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 22.2%