Detroit-Style Coney Dogs for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 hot dogs (1/4 pound each)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup chopped white onion
• 8 hot dog buns
• Chili powder, for garnish (optional)

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat your grill or griddle to medium-high heat.
2. Grill the hot dogs according to the package directions.
3. While the hot dogs are grilling, make the chili. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
4. Add the chopped onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is softened.
5. Stir in the water, tomato sauce, and brown sugar and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chili has thickened.
6. Spread a thin layer of chili on each hot dog bun. Top with a hot dog and add a dollop of mustard and chopped white onion.
7. Garnish with chili powder, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 550
• Fat: 25 grams
• Saturated Fat: 10 grams
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Sodium: 1500 mg
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams
• Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and satisfying.
• The perfect comfort food for a cold day.
• A delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please a crowd.

User Comments:

• "These were the best coney dogs I've ever had. The chili was so flavorful and the buns were perfectly toasted."
• "I love the combination of the hot dog, chili, and mustard. It's the perfect comfort food."
• "These are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I highly recommend them."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• When grilling the hot dogs, be sure to keep an eye on them so that they don't burn.
• The chili can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.
• If you don't have a griddle, you can cook the hot dogs in a skillet over medium heat.