Authentic Coney Island Hot Dog Recipe

Name: Authentic Coney Island Hot Dog Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 25 mins
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 2 cups water, or as needed; 0.75 cup diced onion, divided; 0.33333334326744 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste; 1.5 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste; 0.5 teaspoon celery salt, or to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 8 all-beef hot dogs; 8 hot dog buns; 0.25 cup prepared yellow mustard, or to taste

While the origin of the Coney Island hot dog in the Midwest is clear, the topping's history is a bit mysterious. This recipe is inspired by the iconic flavors of Detroit and Flint, aiming to capture the essence of the original. Though I haven't personally visited Detroit or Flint, I've created a version that pays homage to this regional favorite, drawing inspiration from Nathan's Famous, while striving for the unique taste that sets it apart.

Total time1 hr 25 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time1 hr 10 mins
Yield8

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Instructions

Gather all the necessary ingredients for your Coney Island hot dogs.
In a pot, combine ground beef, water, 1/2 cup of diced onion, ketchup, butter, garlic, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, celery salt, and cayenne pepper. Use a potato masher or spatula over medium-high heat to achieve a finely ground consistency, cooking until the mixture starts to bubble, about 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer the beef mixture for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and reduces to your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the hot dogs in the boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are heated through.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the hot dog buns on a baking sheet. Warm the buns in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are soft and warm.
Place a warm bun on a plate. Put a hot dog in the bun, then generously top with the flavorful meat sauce. Drizzle yellow mustard over the meat sauce, and sprinkle with a portion of the remaining diced onion. Repeat with the rest of the hot dogs.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Coney Island hot dogs!

Nutrition

Calories: 528 kcal
Fat Content: 32 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 8 g
Sodium Content: 1684 mg
Protein Content: 29 g
Cholesterol Content: 99 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 30 g
Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g