the chili sauce for this version was inspired by a recipe floating around the web from a diner in New Jersey called Clixes. the name may say “Texas,” but the recipe—a deep-fried hot dog topped with a hot chili sauce—originated in New Jersey, where it was invented by a Greek hot dog vendor. —tw
The Hot Grill – Making of Chili Sauce
Hot Dog Sauce Recipe đź”—
This hot dog sauce recipe makes the most delicious savory beef topping for hot dogs. It's perfect for chili cheese dogs or the classic Coney Island dog!
Prep: 5min
Total: 45min
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 28 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp of chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper
Instruction:
1. In a medium stock pot, brown ground beef on medium heat.
2. Break up the beef so that it forms very small pieces of meat.
3. Add the diced onion and cook over medium-high heat until the onion turns translucent.
4. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot, stir to combine and continue to cook on low heat for at least 30 minutes.
5. Serve the sauce on hot dogs and top with cheese.
FAQ
Whats on a texas wiener?
The famous Coney Island sauce for hot dogs that everyone loves and visits this magical place to eat is made with ground meat and tomato paste and powerful combinations of spices like cumin, cinnamon, allspice, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder.
Is Coney sauce the same as chili?
Although the dish is called “Texas,” the deep-fried hot dog with hot chili sauce was actually created by a Greek hot dog vendor in New Jersey.