Best 9 Copycat Lafayette Coney Island Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of American cuisine, few dishes evoke such nostalgic charm and fervent cravings as the iconic Lafayette Coney Island Sauce. Originating from the bustling streets of Detroit, Michigan, this savory sauce has captivated taste buds for generations, becoming an integral part of the city's culinary heritage.

Whether you prefer the classic Coney Dog, a hearty chili-topped hot dog, or the delectable Greek Coney, a savory lamb-based variation, the Lafayette Coney Island Sauce serves as the crowning glory, elevating these dishes to legendary status. Its unique flavor profile, a harmonious blend of spices, tangy tomatoes, and a touch of sweetness, has earned it a loyal following far beyond the borders of Detroit.

This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that unveil the secrets behind this beloved sauce, empowering you to recreate the authentic Lafayette Coney Island experience in the comfort of your own kitchen. From the traditional Coney Sauce Recipe, a culinary time capsule that captures the essence of the original, to the Vegan Coney Sauce Recipe, a plant-based rendition that caters to ethical and dietary preferences, this compilation offers something for every palate.

For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Gluten-Free Coney Sauce Recipe provides a delicious solution, ensuring that everyone can indulge in this Detroit delicacy. Furthermore, the article includes a comprehensive guide to preparing Homemade Coney Dogs, providing step-by-step instructions for assembling this iconic dish with ease.

Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Detroit's culinary scene, let the flavors of Lafayette Coney Island Sauce tantalize your taste buds, and create unforgettable dining experiences that will be cherished for years to come.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LAFAYETTE CONEY ISLAND HOT DOG CHILI SAUCE



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This is a copycat recipe of the well-known rival of American Coney hot dog chili in Detroit, MI. http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/copycat-lafayette-coney-island-sauce/

Provided by commercesd

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 lb lean ground beef
14 ounces chicken stock
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 chicken bouillon cubes
6 ounces V8 vegetable juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil. Add ground. Cook until no longer pink. Use potato masher to break it up into fine pieces.
  • Put all other ingredients into bowl to mix or use a blender for a few seconds.
  • Add ingredients to meat. Heat until bubbling and thickened.
  • Mash the ingredients to incorporate into a light puree.
  • Serve with inside and out grilled or toasted bun, boiled and grilled natural casing hotdog and chopped raw onion and yellow mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.4, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 210.5, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.5

COPYCAT LAFAYETTE CONEY ISLAND HOT DOG CHILI SAUCE DETROIT STYLE



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If you want a true and authentic Detroit Coney experience, then make this. The authentic D-chili has beef heart in it... it really does make all the difference in the world, ask your local mom & pop butcher to grind it for you.

Provided by soveria

Categories     High Protein

Time 4h15m

Yield 1/2 gallon, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup beef suet (crisco will do, but not the same, suet is fat around the kidneys) or 1 cup lard (crisco will do, but not the same, suet is fat around the kidneys)
5 lbs hamburger, 70/30 (not lean)
1 lb hot dog, diced (really should be ground cow heart, but dogs will be ok)
24 saltine crackers or 24 soda crackers, crushed into a powder
1/2 cup ketchup
4 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons chili powder
4 tablespoons paprika
1/3 cup yellow mustard, plochmans
2 tablespoons turmeric
2 tablespoons cumin powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large preheated pot, add lard (shortening), ground round, and cow heart (hotdogs), and simmer on medium heat until it seperates and browns. This mixture must be stirred regularly and mashed with a potato masher during process to create a kind of rough paste. Drain, but reserve the rendered fat and set aside for next step (yes, authentic Detroit style is kinda greasy).
  • In a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat, add the rendered fat. Slowly, add cracker crumbs 1 spoonful at a time, stirring contstantly to make a roux. It should be a paste consistency but still able to flow, so add additional fat (butter or shortening) or more crackers, if needed, and continue stirring until it turns a nice woody brown.
  • Add the roux to the meat pot along with chicken stock and simmer for 20 minutes at a slight boil, then add all remaining ingredients, and stir until mixed. Cover the pot and simmer for at least 3-hours (longer the better) stirring occassionally so it doesn't burn on bottom, adding water as necessary for proper consistency.
  • Take out 1/3 of the mixture and put it in a blender and puree until smooth, then pour it back into the pot. Continue simmering, uncovered, for another hour, stirring occassionally so it doesn't burn on bottom, adding water if too thick or more roux if too thin, as necessary for proper consistency.
  • When putting the sauce on your hot dog, the dogs must be grilled on a griddle or a cast iron skillet on medium low with a small amount of butter and vegetable oil. Constant turning of dogs is a must and they must never split open. You will be looking for a consistant light brown color with a darker line of brown on 2 sides. If dogs are straight they can be rolled back and forth regularily to insure even cooking with a large hamburger flipper. If curved use kitchen tongs and adjust next to the other dogs. NEVER BOIL A HOTDOG!
  • Steaming buns is the best way in a home enviorment a chinese steamer basket works well or you can wrap them in paper towells and microwave 3 at a time on high for about 20 seconds. Open bun place dog spread slightly thinned yellow mustard over dog. Cover with Coney sauce then top with onions. Additional mustard may be added, however, cheese or KETCHUP is never allowed; lets leave that to the people in ohio, ok?

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.1, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 97.3, Sodium 929.4, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.3, Protein 28.7

COPYCAT LAFAYETTE CONEY ISLAND SAUCE



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This is pure nostalgia. This is as close to perfect as it gets. When I worked in Detroit, I ate hundreds of these and there is nothing like it in the world. The Lafayette coney island sauce is unique. When I smelled this, I smiled, when I tasted it, I wept. I would swim in it if it were possible. If you want the Detroit Coney...

Provided by Sherry Peyton

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef
3 Tbsp canola oil
14 oz chicken stock
4 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp each, chili powder and paprika
1 tsp each cumin and tumeric
3 cubes chicken bouillon
6 oz v-8 juice

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large saute pan and brown the meat in it until no longer pink. Use a potato masher to break it up into very small bits.
  • 2. In a blender, add all the rest and whirr up for a couple of seconds. Pour into the cooked meat, and heat until it comes to a soft boil and it thickens up.
  • 3. When done, remove 2 c from the pan and return to blender and puree. Pour back in the pan. You are done. Serve at the table with a ladle.
  • 4. Proper coney eating etiquette: place two buns on a plate, add a hot dog to each. Ladle about 2-3 tbsp of sauce on each. Throw on a handful of raw diced onions and squiggle some ballpark mustard atop. Grab a fork!

CONEY ISLAND SAUCE



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This is great on grilled hot dogs. The original recipe hails from Coney Island, NY where hot dogs by the beach are served with a similar sauce topping.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
¼ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef and onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is well browned. Crumble meat to a fine texture with a fork, if necessary; drain excess fat.
  • Stir in the mustard, vinegar, sugar, water, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, hot pepper sauce and ketchup. Mix well reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 225.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CONEY ISLAND HOT DOGS



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The story of how the Coney Island hog dog got to the Midwest is pretty straightforward, but no one really knows exactly how the wiener first came to be topped with what is basically a hot meat relish. I have no idea how authentic this is, and have never been to Detroit, or even Flint. I have had Nathan's® version, which I enjoyed, but the word on the street is that it's not nearly as good as the relatives it spawned.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Hot Dogs and Corn Dogs Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 cups water, or more to taste
½ cup diced onion
⅓ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
½ teaspoon celery salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
8 all-beef hot dogs
8 hot dog buns
¼ cup prepared yellow mustard, or to taste
¼ cup diced onion, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, water, 1/2 cup diced onion, ketchup, butter, garlic, chili powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, celery salt, and cayenne pepper together in a pot. Mix with a potato masher or spatula over medium-high heat until mixture has a finely ground consistency and begins to bubble, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring beef mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and reduces, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook hot dogs in boiling water until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange hot dog buns on a baking sheet.
  • Cook buns in the preheated oven until soft and warm, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place 1 bun on a plate. Place a hot dog in the bun and top with meat sauce. Drizzle yellow mustard and diced onion over the meat sauce. Repeat with remaining hot dogs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 98.6 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1684 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

CONEY ISLAND SAUCE



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Put the ketchup aside! Shirley Heston of Pickerington, Ohio turns ground beef, chopped onion, tomato sauce and chili powder into a zippy topping ideal for hot dogs. Grill two packages of hot dogs at your next barbecue and save the extras for the following dishes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2-1/4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 hot dogs
8 hot dog buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, mustard and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally., Grill or cook hot dogs according to package directions. Place hot dogs in buns; top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

CONEY ISLAND BURGERS-COPYCAT



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This is the closest I could get to my beloved hometown burger shop, Coney Island. You slather this sauce on thin patties and top with American cheese and onions. And that's it! So good! They also put it on hotdogs.

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water (add more if needed)
3 tablespoons mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper (more if needed)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 shakes louisiana hot sauce

Steps:

  • Mix this well and set aside. Allow to sit for a few hours for flavors to develop.
  • Use to make hamburgers and hot dogs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21, Fat 0.3, Sodium 424.8, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 1

COPYCAT TONY PACKO'S CONEY ISLAND HOTDOG CHILI SAUCE



CopyCat Tony Packo's Coney Island Hotdog Chili Sauce image

Found this recipe online, someone had talked to someone at Tony Packo's to get info on their sauce, and the right way to serve it up!

Provided by soveria

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 quart, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground beef, not lean, 70/30 mix so it does not dry out
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups water

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, make sure to turn beef into fine crumbles. Best method is a potato masher to mash while cooking; do not drain!
  • 2. Stir in brown sugar and seasonings. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 50 to 60 minutes until liquid is almost evaporated. Now its ready to serve, freeze, or can!
  • Hot Dog Directions: You gotta use Kolbasz sausage! Heat oven to 350 F, place sausage in a greased baking pan with a little Hungarian Beer. Bake about 1 Hour or until sausage is browned, but not dry.
  • Serve 'em up: The restaurant serves the sausage split in half (one half per dog) to make room and take on the chili sauce better. Use Hawaiian Sweet Hot Dog Buns, cover with chili, and then desired ingredients: common is chili first, then mustard, then diced onion on top, and with peppers and pickles on the side. Optional: shredded cheese cheddar jack mix on top of the onions.

COPYCAT A&W CONEY ISLAND SAUCE



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Make and share this Copycat A&w Coney Island Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iron Woman

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground chuck
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (heaping)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, brown the ground chuck, breaking into very small pieces.
  • Salt and pepper lightly while cooking. Do not drain the fat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 30−45 minutes until it thickens. Stir occasionally.
  • Allow to cool, cover,and refrigerate until ready to use.

Tips:

  • For a more authentic flavor, use a cast iron skillet to cook the hot dogs and hamburgers.
  • Make sure to use high-quality ground beef for the hamburgers. You can also use ground lamb, pork, or a combination of meats.
  • Season the ground beef generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Don't overcook the hot dogs or hamburgers. They should be cooked just until they are no longer pink in the center.
  • Use a soft bun for the sandwiches. You can also use a pita bread or a hoagie roll.
  • Top the sandwiches with your favorite toppings, such as chili, cheese, onions, and pickles.

Conclusion:

This recipe is a great way to enjoy a delicious and authentic Coney Island hot dog or hamburger at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're craving a Coney Island fix, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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