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Coney Island Hot Dogs
4.7 from 66 votes

Coney Island Hot Dogs

Coney Island Hot Dogs are topped with a slow-cooked chili made from ground beef, onions, garlic, and a blend of spices including chili powder and mustard. The hearty chili is cooked in a slow cooker to deepen flavors and served hot over cooked hot dogs in buns, finished with shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions. This recipe yields a flavorful, classic American-style chili dog experience for 16 servings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Hot Dog Chili
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 white onion minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
Hot Dogs
  • 16 hotdog
  • 16 hot dog buns
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup white onion diced
  • ketchup
  • yellow mustard

Instructions

Hot Dog Chili
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  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef to the skillet. Be sure to break up the meat as fine as possible as it cooks. (A potato masher works great for this!)
  2. Add the minced onion to the skillet after 5 minutes. Cook for until the ground beef is no longer pink and the onions have softened, about 5 minutes more.
  3. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and return to the stovetop. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring often.
  4. Add the chili powder, mustard, tomato paste, water, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet and stir everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour everything into a slow cooker and on LOW. Cook for 2 hours. Stir the hot dog chili and check the seasoning before serving.
Assembly
  1. Place hot dogs in warmed buns. Top with hot dog chili, cheddar cheese, and onions. Add ketchup and mustard if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The recipe produces about 4 cups of chili, enough to top 16 hot dogs.
  • Nutritional info per serving includes precise measures for chili, cheese, onions, and bun, aiding dietary tracking.
  • Cooking the chili in a slow cooker on low for two hours deepens the flavor and ensures thick consistency.
  • Drain excess grease before slow cooking to improve chili texture and reduce fat.
  • Serve immediately after assembling for best texture of chili, cheese, and hot dogs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 685mg (29%) Potassium 393mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 538IU (11%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 685mg 29%
Potassium 393mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 538IU 11%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.