The Classic Neighborhood Coney

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

1. 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.
2. 2Add the grated onion and minced garlic to the beef, sautéing for 3 to 5 minutes until the aromatics are translucent and fragrant.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 5While the sauce simmers, grill the all-beef frankfurters over medium-high heat until they develop a slight char and are heated through.
6. 6Steam the hot dog buns for 1 to 2 minutes until they are warm and exceptionally soft.
7. 7Place each grilled frankfurter into a warm, pillowy bun.
8. 8Ladle a generous portion of the savory homemade meat sauce over the frankfurter, ensuring it covers the length of the dog.
9. 9Top with a generous handful of the finely diced raw white onions for a sharp, fresh bite.
10. 10Finish with a classic squiggle of tangy yellow mustard across the top and serve immediately.