The Classic Neighborhood Coney
A nostalgic, hearty favorite featuring a grilled all-beef frankfurter nestled in a warm, pillowy bun. It is topped with a rich, savory homemade meat sauce seasoned with aromatic spices, a sharp bite of finely diced raw white onions, and a classic squiggle of tangy yellow mustard for the perfect balance of flavors.
Recipe
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- •8 premium all-beef frankfurters
- •8 top-split brioche or pillowy steamed hot dog buns
- •1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- •1 small white onion, grated (for the sauce)
- •2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- •6 ounces tomato paste
- •1 cup beef bone broth
- •1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- •1 tablespoon chili powder
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- •1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1 cup finely diced white onion (for topping)
- •Classic yellow mustard for drizzling
Instructions
- 1In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart meticulously with a potato masher or whisk to ensure a very fine, uniform texture.
- 2Add the grated onion and minced garlic to the beef, sautéing for 3 to 5 minutes until the aromatics are translucent and fragrant.
- 3Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, celery salt, smoked paprika, and cinnamon, cooking for 2 minutes to toast the spices and deepen the flavor profile.
- 4Pour in the beef broth and 1 tablespoon of mustard, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes until the sauce is thick, rich, and cohesive.
- 5While the sauce simmers, grill the all-beef frankfurters over medium-high heat until they develop a slight char and are heated through.
- 6Steam the hot dog buns for 1 to 2 minutes until they are warm and exceptionally soft.
- 7Place each grilled frankfurter into a warm, pillowy bun.
- 8Ladle a generous portion of the savory homemade meat sauce over the frankfurter, ensuring it covers the length of the dog.
- 9Top with a generous handful of the finely diced raw white onions for a sharp, fresh bite.
- 10Finish with a classic squiggle of tangy yellow mustard across the top and serve immediately.
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