Coney Island Hot Dogs With Damn – Good Garlic Sauce

Name: Coney Island Hot Dogs With Damn – Good Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2/3 cup firmly packed chopped garlic; 14 1/2 ounces crushed tomatoes; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 12 ounces ground chuck, cooked and crumbled; Hot Dogs; 4 -6 large white hot dog buns, split but not separated; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temp; 4 -6 large hot dogs, grilled; 1 small sweet onion; tangy yellow mustard (for serving)

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup firmly packed chopped garlic
14 1/2 ounces crushed tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12 ounces ground chuck, cooked and crumbled
Hot Dogs
4 -6 large white hot dog buns, split but not separated
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temp
4 -6 large hot dogs, grilled
1 small sweet onion
tangy yellow mustard (for serving)

1
To make the sauce -.
2
In a skillet, saute the onion in the olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and stir one to two minutes, do not brown.
3
In a large saucepan over medium heat combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, garlic mixture, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, paprika and salt. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer, continue to simmer about 1 1/2 hours (until thick). Stir in crumbled meat. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and chili powder.
4
To assemble the hot dogs -.
5
Heat a large skillet over medium heat, butter the buns and toast until golden. Add hot dogs to buns, spoon sauce and garnish with onion and mustard.
6
Variation -.
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Damn - Good Sloppy Joe
8
Cook the sauce as described above using 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, simmer long enough to spread on a sandwich.

289

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 small yellow onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2/3 cup firmly packed chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Coney Island Hot Dogs With Damn – Good Garlic Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!