Coney Island Hot Dogs
You know what, it’s time for ‘morale food.’ You know, that food that lifts your spirits when times are rough? Well, I may not be able to transport you to Brooklyn or to the boardwalk for a Nathan’s Coney Dog, but I can certainly tell you how to make them in the comfort of your own home. These hot dogs are a perfect balance of sweet & savory and a sure-fire way to lift the spirits of everyone in your house.
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 TB sugar
- 2 TB vinegar
- 2 TB yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
- 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, brown ground beef and onion until beef is cooked through and crumbly. Drain any grease from the pan.
Stir in the ketchup, sugar, vinegar, yellow mustard, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot dogs + buns topped with shredded cheddar cheese, extra onions, mustard - really, whatever you like. Add in a cookie for dessert because you’ve earned it.
Leftovers will keep for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.