From the recipes of Greek immigrants to diner tables the world over, the Drive-In Coney Dog has had a long and storied history… the next chapter of which takes place in your kitchen. The hot dog is as juicy and beefy as ever, slathered in a deeply savory and meaty sauce, almost chili-like in its thickness and flavor. Drive-In Coney Dog is a quick way to shake up your barbeque or cookout, adding a delicious way to beef up (see what we did there) your dinner. Don’t forget the cheese for topping!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck, finely ground
- 2 large onions, finely diced, plus more for topping
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- red pepper flakes, to taste
- 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
- 1 (24-ounce) can or jar of tomato sauce, plus more to taste
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 14 hot dogs, cooked
- 14 hot dog buns, optionally toasted
- cheese, optional, shredded, for topping
Directions
Step 1 –In a saucepan, sauté the ground chuck and onions over medium heat until the meat is browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 2 –Add the chili powder, red pepper flakes, yellow mustard, cumin, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 –Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 30-40 minutes.
Step 4 –Place the cooked hot dogs in the buns.
Step 5 –Carefully ladle the sauce over the hot dogs in the buns.
Step 6 –Sprinkle the meat sauce with the additional onions and cheese.
Step 7 –Serve.
