A&W Chili Dogs
Copycat A&W Coney Island chili dogs with homemade chili sauce — ground chuck simmered in a tangy tomato-mustard gravy over juicy beef franks.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chuck
- 6 oz canned tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp prepared yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp celery seed
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.3 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 count beef frankfurters (7½-inch, about 2 oz each)
- 4 count hot dog buns
- 4 tbsp chopped white onion
- 2 tbsp shredded mild cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a 2-qt. saucepan, brown the ground chuck over medium heat, breaking into very small pieces. Salt and pepper lightly while cooking. Do not drain the fat.
- 2
Add tomato paste, water, sugar, mustard, dried minced onion, chili powder, Worcestershire, salt, celery seed, cumin, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 3
Simmer uncovered 30–45 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool, cover, and refrigerate until needed.
- 4
To cook franks: bring a 2-qt. saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, add frankfurters, cover, and let sit 10 minutes.
- 5
Microwave the chili dog sauce until steaming. Microwave each hot dog roll for 10 seconds to warm.
- 6
Remove cooked franks with tongs and place on rolls. Top each with about 3 tablespoons chili sauce, chopped onion, and optional shredded cheese.