One and Only Coney Sauce

Transform your backyard barbecue or game-day gathering with the rich, tangy flavors of the "One and Only Coney Sauce." This savory, crowd-pleasing recipe combines perfectly browned ground beef with a medley of bold spices like chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Sweet and tangy tomato paste, ketchup, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce create a thick, flavorful base, while hints of brown sugar and yellow mustard add irresistible depth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for topping classic hot dogs, fries, or juicy burgers. Elevate your comfort food game with this easy-to-make, homemade coney sauce—an absolute must-try for your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.75 cup water
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Place a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add the ground beef.

Step 2

Cook the ground beef, breaking it apart into small pieces, until it is browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease if needed.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Mix in the tomato paste, ketchup, and water, stirring to combine into a smooth sauce.

Step 6

Add the yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar to the skillet. Stir to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or sugar to balance flavors.

Step 9

Serve the Coney sauce warm over hot dogs, fries, or burgers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1115.4 grams (1115.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1414

Total Fat 83.30g	107%
Saturated Fat 32.50g	163%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 321mg	107%
Sodium 3947mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 96.60g	35%
Dietary Fiber 13.90g	50%
Total Sugars 57.80g
Protein 87.30g	175%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222mg	17%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 3307mg	70%

*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: 50.5%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 26.0%