Coney Island Hot Dogs

Recipe View Gather all ingredients.

Recipe View In a large pot, combine ground beef, water, 1/2 cup diced onion, ketchup, butter, garlic, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, celery salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix vigorously with a potato masher or spatula over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef until the mixture achieves a finely ground consistency and begins to bubble (approximately 10 minutes).

Recipe View Reduce heat to medium-low, allowing the beef mixture to simmer gently. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the sauce thickens and reduces, concentrating the flavors (approximately 1 hour). Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe View In a separate large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Gently add the hot dogs and cook until heated through, plump, and slightly split (5 to 7 minutes).

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange hot dog buns on a baking sheet and warm in the preheated oven until soft and pliable (2 to 3 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Recipe View Carefully place a warmed bun on a plate. Nestle a cooked hot dog within the bun. Generously top with the prepared meat sauce, ensuring every bite is filled with savory goodness. Drizzle with yellow mustard and sprinkle with a portion of the remaining diced onion for a final touch of zest. Repeat with the remaining hot dogs.

Recipe View Serve immediately and enjoy the taste of Coney Island!