Jul 13 2026
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Coney Dog Recipe

Inspired by 3rd Shift Kitchen
Time40m
Serves4

Coney Sauce, chopped onion, mustard, shredded cheese.

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Ingredients

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Coney Sauce

Toppings

Hot Dogs

Method

Coney Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Ground Beef

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup of ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.

  2. 2

    Add Onions and Garlic

    Add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped onion and 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.

  3. 3

    Mix in Tomato Sauce and Water

    Pour in 1 cup of tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Add 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir to incorporate all ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

Hot Dog Assembly

  1. 6

    Cook Hot Dogs

    Grill or boil 4 hot dog sausages according to your preference until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 7

    Prepare Buns

    While the hot dogs are cooking, warm 4 hot dog buns in the oven or on the grill for 2-3 minutes.

  3. 8

    Assemble Coney Dogs

    Place each hot dog into a warmed bun. Spoon the prepared Coney sauce generously over each hot dog.

  4. 9

    Add Toppings

    Top each Coney dog with 0.5 cup of chopped onion, 2 tablespoons of mustard, and 1 cup of shredded cheese.

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