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Classic Coney Island Hot Dog
The classic coney island hot dog is a snappy hot dog with a beanless chili sauce and onions. It's a classic boardwalk tradition.
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Course:
Sandwich
Cuisine:
All American
Keyword:
classic hot dog, Coney Island hot dog recipe
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
35
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
40
minutes
minutes
Servings:
8
-10 servings
Author:
Laura Franco
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
For the Coney Island Chili Sauce
1
lb.
ground beef
1
onion - diced
3/4
cup
ketchup
2
tbsp
brown sugar
2
tbsp
apple cider vinegar
2-4
tbsp
chili powder
depending on how hot you like your chili; you can always start with 2 and add more after tasting the final product.
2
tbsp
yellow mustard
1
teaspoon
celery seed
1
teaspoon
Worcestershire sauce
1/2
teaspoon
each salt and pepper
For the Cheese Sauce:
8
ounces
shredded medium cheddar cheese
1
cup
half and half
1
tbsp
cornstarch
1
teaspoon
dry mustard
1
teaspoon
salt
1
teaspoon
black pepper
For the Hot Dog:
8-10
premium hot dogs
8-10
hot dog buns
I use top-sliced buns
30
slices
of pickled jalapenos
Instructions
In a large pot, brown the ground beef (strain off any grease).
Add three-quarters of the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes. (The remaining onion is for the topping.)
Add all of the remaining ingredients.
Reduce the mixture to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
For the Cheese Sauce:
Add mild to a stove-top pan and warm on medium heat.
Whisk in the cornstarch.
Add 4-ounces of the cheese and whisk until it melts.
Add the remaining 4-ounces of cheese and continue to whisk until fully melted
For the hot dogs
Boil or grill the hot dog.
Gill the buns just until they start to crisp.
Add the hot dog to the bun.
Top the hot dog with cheese sauce, the chili, diced onions, and pickled jalapenos