Best 9 Original Greek Coney Sauce Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the allure of the Original Greek Coney Sauce. This iconic sauce, with its rich, savory flavor and versatility, has captivated taste buds for generations. Its humble origins in Coney Island, New York, have given rise to countless variations, each boasting its unique blend of spices and ingredients.

From the classic Coney Island recipe, featuring a harmonious balance of ground beef, onions, and a secret blend of seasonings, to the Cincinnati-style Coney Sauce, renowned for its bold chili flavor, the Original Greek Coney Sauce has evolved into a culinary masterpiece with a diverse range of applications. Whether you prefer it slathered over a juicy hot dog, nestled atop a bed of fries, or used as a flavorful dipping sauce, the Original Greek Coney Sauce is guaranteed to elevate any dish to new heights of deliciousness.

Delve into the culinary journey that awaits you as we explore the secrets behind the Original Greek Coney Sauce, uncovering the magic that makes it so irresistible. Discover the art of preparing the classic Coney Island recipe, mastering the techniques that result in a rich and flavorful sauce that pays homage to its heritage. Embark on a taste adventure as we venture into the realm of variations, exploring the Cincinnati-style Coney Sauce with its distinctive chili kick, and the Vegetarian Coney Sauce, a delectable plant-based alternative that caters to diverse dietary preferences.

Along the way, we'll uncover the secrets of achieving the perfect consistency, ensuring that your Coney Sauce is neither too thick nor too thin, but just right for your culinary creations. Learn the art of balancing flavors, adjusting the spice level to suit your palate, and incorporating the perfect blend of herbs and seasonings to create a harmonious taste experience.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary exploration, the Original Greek Coney Sauce is an essential addition to your repertoire. Its versatility and ability to transform ordinary dishes into extraordinary culinary experiences make it a must-have for any kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and embark on a journey of flavor as we delve into the world of the Original Greek Coney Sauce.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ORIGINAL GREEK CONEY SAUCE



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This is a fantastic coney sauce recipe! This recipe is from the kitchen of Kevin Taylor, the BBQ GURU. This freezes well.

Provided by JoiD7337

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef, soak in water for 2 hours
1 cup shortening (the 1 cup of shortening is NOT a misprint)
1 medium onion, diced
1/3 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon basil, dried
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried

Steps:

  • PREPARATION:.
  • To get the right consistency, cover the meat with water and soak, in the fridge, for 2 hours.
  • Then take a fork and break up any remaining chunks.
  • Drain the water and go on to browning.
  • You will have some water while browning but it will slowly steam off.
  • Brown beef, onion and shortening.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer for 2 hours.
  • You may have to add some water.

GRANDPA'S CLASSIC CONEY SAUCE



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My Grandfather owned a drive-in restaurant back in the 1950's. This is his exact recipe for Coney Dogs from back in the day. I make this on special occasions and it is always hit with friends and family. Enjoy.

Provided by Sean S.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup prepared yellow mustard
½ teaspoon celery seed
¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until beef is browned. Drain. Transfer the beef and onion to a slow cooker and stir in the ketchup, sugar, vinegar and mustard. Season with celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt. Cover and simmer on Low setting for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 586.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

FLINT'S ORIGINAL CONEY ISLAND



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I've lived in Flint, Michigan my entire life, and I was brought up on Coneys. The recipe has always been kept "top secret", and every restaurant has a slightly different version. But my friend's grandmother opened and ran one of Flint's top Coney Island restaurants for many years, and she gave me this recipe. The original recipe calls for beef kidney, heart and suet. But guess what? That's what hot dogs are made from! That's why ground hot dogs are a good substitution. I've tried and tasted many copycat recipes for Coney sauce, but I'm convinced that this one is the best. Coneys are traditionally served using a steamed hot dog bun, a koegel vienna hot dog (any vienna hotdog will do) then topped with the sauce, yellow mustard and finely chopped onions. Yum! The friend also noted that if it tastes like something is missing.. add more cumin. By the way, Koegel Viennas are now available to order online!

Provided by BETHANY T.

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb hamburger (not lean)
1/2 lb beef hot dog, ground up (the cheap hot dogs work best)
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons mild paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a heavy pan and cook over med to low heat until mixture cooks and becomes dry and crumbly.
  • If it seems too wet or greasy, add a few crumbled saltine crackers.
  • Best if made a day ahead and reheated in a frying pan.
  • Freezes well.
  • Note: I grind my hot dogs up in a blender with a little water.
  • I also chop the onions using my blender with water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.6, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 401.5, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2, Protein 16.1

OLD-FASHIONED CONEY HOT DOG SAUCE



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Camping and hot dogs go hand in hand. Roast some up over the fire, then top with this irresistible one-pot sauce. -Loriann Cargill Bustos, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup beef stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare campfire or grill for medium-high heat. In a Dutch oven, cook beef over campfire 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Move Dutch oven to indirect heat. Cook, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

AWESOME CONEY SAUCE



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I love a good hotdog, and one covered in Coney sauce is even better. Okay, I know that there are a lot of Coney sauce recipes out there in the wide world; and, although people associate Coney with Coney Island, the original Coney sauce came about in the Detroit area in the early part of the last century. It then spread to the...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lb finely ground sirloin
1 1/2 c cold water, or beef stock
8 oz tomato sauce, plain
6 Tbsp chili powder
3 medium onions, finely chopped
2 tsp garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon powder
1 tsp hot sauce (franks)
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • 1. Chef's Note: There are two secrets to the traditional sauce: a minimum of ingredients, and the cut of the ground beef. As one vendor I talked to on Coney Island said to me: If you want to add extra onions, mustard, beans, whatever... Go for it, but the sauce is the sauce, pure and simple (a man of few words). In truth, keeping the ingredients to a minimum makes this an ideal sauce for a variety of things: For example, it's an excellent sauce for a chili/cheese burger.
  • 2. Start by finely chopping the onions. Chef's Tip: The easiest way to do this is to use the large holes on a box grater. In addition, when you grate an onion, it will release a lot of moisture from the ruptured cell walls, and I usually pick up some of that excess liquid by laying the grated onion on a few sheets of paper towels.
  • 3. Have your other ingredients close at hand.
  • 4. Add the cold water (or stock) to a skillet, and then add the grated onions, and the ground beef. Chef's Note: This ground sirloin is not your typical grind... it's called a triple grind by your butcher. What I usually do is take regular grind and put it into my food processer for a couple of spins. The result is a very finely ground beef, and that is one of the secrets of this sauce.
  • 5. Chef's Historical Note: According to the historical record, the recipe used ground beef heart, which is then ground to a consistency of fine-ground beef... not ground sirloin.
  • 6. Simmer the onion and beef over medium-to-medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, and the onions are soft, about15 minutes.
  • 7. Add the remaining ingredients, and slow simmer, uncovered, until it thickens, about 2 to 3 hours. Chef's Tip: I like Maxine's chili powder, but it's hot, so I usually use only 4 tablespoons. Actually, the chili powder will really make this sauce... Chef's Note: If it begins drying out, add a bit of water, or broth.
  • 8. Chef's Tip: If you are using beef stock, as opposed to plain water, then you might want to leave out the additional salt.
  • 9. Well, that's about it... get yourself a dog or two, and have at it. What are you waiting for...
  • 10. One more thing: If you are a purest, and you want the "real" experience, then you need the right hotdog, and that's from the Koegel Meat Company in Flint, Michigan. Keep the faith, and keep cooking...

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 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

PORT HURON-STYLE CONEY SAUCE



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This is a style of coney sauce that is found in the Greek restaurants and Coney Islands around the Detroit, Michigan area. It is very unique and different from New York coney sauce. Serve over steamed hot dogs in steamed buns with mustard and chopped raw onion if you wish.

Provided by Sarah Travis Stacey

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground chuck
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon beef base
1 cup water, or more as needed
3 teaspoons buttery crackers (such as Keebler Club® Crackers)

Steps:

  • Combine the ground chuck, chili powder, cinnamon, paprika, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, allspice, mustard, beef base, and 1 cup water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; use a potato masher to break up the beef and mix the rest of the ingredients through the beef; bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer 2 to 3 hours, adding water occasionally to keep the mixture moist. Once the mixture is softened, stir in the crushed crackers to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 56.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GREEK HOT DOG SAUCE



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Not tomato based and so close to what our local famous Hot Dog joints offer (here in Toledo it's Nettie's and Rudy's)! Passed along from my Uncle Bob who knew the owner of a local Hot Dog joint in the early 50's. Let me know what YOU think because I think it's GREAT! Freezes well and since a little goes a long way, I suggest freezing in smaller containers so you have it on hand when needed. Also makes a great gift for the chili dog lovers you know! Update 6/2013. Though I've stayed true to this recipe, I tried adding ground cloves and found it added another level of flavor that we enjoy even more than the local "Dog Joints" make. Simple change so if you make this regularly, give it a try!

Provided by Rich Mann

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 25-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and add all spices. Before heating, stir into a paste.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for one hour or until liquid is reduced to your liking.
  • If you use very lean meat to avoid cholesterol, add a tablespoon or two vegetable oil (I don't suggest olive oil). It's the oil that brings the flavor to the tongue!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.7, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 109.7, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't skip the step of browning the ground beef. This adds a lot of flavor to the sauce.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sauce. It should be thick and flavorful, but not too thick or pasty.
  • Serve the sauce immediately over your favorite Greek dishes, such as gyros, souvlaki, or fries.
  • You can also use the sauce as a dip for vegetables or pita bread.

Conclusion:

This original Greek coney sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a flavorful sauce to add to your Greek dishes, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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