Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 T. vegetable oil
  • 1 sweet onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 lbs. lean ground beef
  • 1/2 c. beef broth
  • 1 c. crushed tomatoes
  • 1 T. liquid smoke
  • 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 T. light brown sugar
  • 1 T. sweet paprika
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 t. garlic powder
  • 1 t. oregano
  • 1/2 t. cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Instruction

  • In a large sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Add onion and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the beef and beef broth. Cook, stirring often to break up the beef and cook through.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and all the seasonings (liquid smoke through bay leaf).
  • Bring to a boil and lower heat to simmer.
  • Cook for 30-40 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Be sure to stir occasionally and press down on the meat with the back of a spoon (wooden) so the meat is broken up into small pieces.
  • Remove the bay leaf and allow the Coney Dog sauce to cool. Portion into containers to freeze.
  • When ready to serve, heat the sauce gently in a pan on the stove top until hot. Serve atop grilled hot dogs with shredded cheese and chopped red onion.