Coney Island Chili Dog Sauce

Transform your hot dog experience with this bold and flavorful Coney Island Chili Dog Sauce, a perfect blend of hearty ground beef, aromatic spices, and tangy sauces. This recipe combines finely diced onions, rich tomato paste, and a medley of seasonings like smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin to create a thick, savory topping that brings authentic Coney Island flavor to your backyard BBQ. Simmered to perfection, this sauce clings beautifully to hot dogs and pairs well with classic toppings like shredded cheese or diced onions. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make chili sauce is a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings, game days, and summer cookouts. Add this iconic recipe to your menu and take your hot dogs to the next level!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, finely diced
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Water (optional, to adjust consistency)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or saucepan, add the ground beef over medium heat. Cook, breaking it up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2

Add the finely diced onion to the skillet with the ground beef and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Drain any excess grease from the skillet to achieve a leaner sauce, if desired.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and yellow mustard. Mix well to combine the ingredients into a smooth sauce base.

Step 5

Add the chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If the sauce becomes too thick, add water, a tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or chili powder if preferred.

Step 8

Serve the chili sauce hot over grilled or steamed hot dogs in buns, topping with shredded cheese, diced onions, or additional mustard as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1204.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1340.0

Total Fat 83.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 4321.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 42.3g
Protein 89.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201.0mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 3381.8mg	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: 53.3%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 21.2%