Description
Coney Island Chili Dogs are a classic American street food favorite featuring juicy hot dogs topped with a rich and slightly spicy chili sauce, diced onions, and mustard nestled in soft toasted buns. Perfect for cookouts, casual dinners, or family meals, this recipe offers authentic flavors with simple ingredients and quick preparation, bringing nostalgic comfort and bold taste to your table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 good-quality frankfurters or beef hot dogs
- 6 soft hot dog buns, lightly toasted
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup water or beef broth
- Mustard, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Chili Sauce: Start by browning the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and crumbled. Drain any excess fat. Add diced onions, garlic powder, chili powder, and tomato sauce. Pour in water or beef broth, then let it simmer gently until thickened and flavors meld together.
- Cook the Hot Dogs: While the chili simmers, grill or boil the hot dogs until heated through and slightly crisp on the edges to enhance texture and flavor.
- Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the hot dog buns on a grill or in a toaster oven until just golden to add crunch and prevent sogginess from the chili.
- Assemble the Coney Island Chili Dogs: Place each hot dog inside a toasted bun. Spoon a generous amount of chili sauce over the hot dogs, then top with diced onions and a drizzle of mustard to complete the classic presentation.
Notes
- Use fresh onions: Finely dice just before serving to maintain crispness and bright flavor.
- Simmer chili gently: Keep the sauce at a low simmer to develop deep flavors without drying out.
- Choose quality hot dogs: Opt for all-beef or high-quality options to enhance taste and texture.
- Don’t skip toasting buns: Light toasting adds crunch and prevents sogginess.
- Balance spices carefully: Adjust chili powder and garlic to suit your heat tolerance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chili dog
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg