Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
3 lbs

ground beef

browned and crumbled

0.33 cup

chili powder

0.5 cup

sugar

1 gallon

tomato puree

Step 1
~6 min

Brown the ground beef in an 8-quart non-reactive pot, breaking it into fine pieces.

Step 2
~6 min

Drain off any excess fat from the beef.

Step 3
~6 min

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the chili powder.

Step 4
~6 min

Add the tomato puree to the pot and stir to combine.

Step 5
~6 min

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sugar.

Step 6
~6 min

Simmer the sauce over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7
~6 min

Serve the coney sauce with mustard and onions on hot dogs.

Step 8
~6 min

Steam the buns until warm and soft before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.

For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender after simmering.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for several days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with hot dogs

Serve with mustard and onions

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Midwest, USA

Cultural Significance

Classic American comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Sporting events

Occasion Tags

summer
barbecue
party
game day

Popularity Score

70/100

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