A W Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce

Transform your hot dog experience with this irresistible A&W Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce, a nostalgic nod to the classic American diner favorite. This flavorful, slow-simmered sauce combines ground beef and aromatic onions with a zesty blend of tomato paste, mustard, and ketchup, punctuated by the perfect balance of spices like chili powder, paprika, and cumin. A touch of brown sugar adds a subtle sweetness, while hot sauce delivers just the right amount of kick. Ready in under an hour, this iconic topping is perfect for slathering over grilled hot dogs and buns, and can be customized with toppings like shredded cheese or diced onions for the ultimate Coney Island experience. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or recreating roadside diner vibes, this hearty, savory masterpiece will be the star of your menu.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1.5 cups water
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, add the ground beef and finely chopped yellow onion.

Step 2

Cook the ground beef and onion, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned and the onions are softened. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

Step 3

Drain any excess grease from the pan to avoid the sauce becoming too oily.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the tomato paste, ketchup, and mustard until well combined.

Step 5

Add the water to the pan and stir until the liquid is fully incorporated.

Step 6

Season the mixture with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, black pepper, salt, and hot sauce for heat. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.

Step 7

Add the brown sugar to the mixture and stir until dissolved. This will help balance the tangy and spicy flavors with a slight hint of sweetness.

Step 8

Simmer the sauce over low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and develops a rich flavor.

Step 9

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary (e.g., add more salt, hot sauce, or sugar to suit your preferences).

Step 10

Serve warm over grilled hot dogs in buns, and top with your favorite ingredients like shredded cheese, diced onions, or pickles for an authentic Coney Island experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1217.2 grams (1217.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1354

Total Fat 83.10g	107%
Saturated Fat 32.50g	163%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 321mg	107%
Sodium 2378mg	103%
Total Carbohydrate 81.20g	30%
Dietary Fiber 14.40g	51%
Total Sugars 45.70g
Protein 87.40g	175%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 207mg	16%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 3184mg	68%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 22.8%