This rich, savory Coney sauce is exactly what you’re craving! Iconic as the traditional topping for Coney Island hotdogs, Coney sauce is a meaty, beanless chili sauce with a unique combination of flavors and just a hint of sweetness.
Using a meat masher or potato masher, break up the ground beef into a cast iron Dutch oven or heavy stock pot. Pour in 2 cups of beef broth.Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly with the meat masher to break up the ground beef into fine pieces as it cooks.Drain the cooked beef in a colander. DO NOT RINSE.
Pour the drained meat back into the Dutch oven. Add chopped onion, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, spice, and seasonings.Stir the remaining 2 cups of beef broth until the mixture is consistently smooth.
Simmer over LOW-LOW heat, stirring about every 10-15 minutes, for 1-2 hours, until the sauce reaches the consistency you want. Season to taste.
Coney Island Hotdogs
Fry, boil, or barbecue hotdogs. Steam or toast hotdog buns.
Fry, boil, or barbecue hotdogs. Steam or toast hotdog buns.Lay a hotdog on a bun and spoon a generous serving of Coney sauce over it.Top with yellow mustard and chopped onions.
Eat with a fork or a sense of humor.
Notes
Nutrition information is for coney sauce only.
Storage
Refrigerator: Coney sauce can be refrigerated in a closed container for 4-5 days.Freezer: Coney sauce freezes very well. Cool completely and portion into freezer safe containers, or vacuum-seal it in freezer bags. Frozen sauce can be kept for up to 3 months.To reheat, simply thaw and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Coney Dog Toppings
A traditional Coney dog is topped with coney sauce, onions, and mustard - period; but that doesn't mean you can't break with tradition. Here are a few more topping ideas to consider: