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Detroit Coney Dog Recipe

American · Main course · 45 min total

A classic Detroit Coney Dog features a natural-casing beef frankfurter nestled in a soft bun, topped with a savory, all-beef chili sauce, yellow mustard, and diced white onion. This recipe recreates the iconic street food experience at home.

Ingredients

• 4 natural-casing beef frankfurters
• 4 soft hot dog buns
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound ground beef (80/20)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Yellow mustard for topping
• 1/4 cup finely diced white onion for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5 minutes.
2. Add finely chopped onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, paprika, cumin, sugar, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes until thickened.
4. While chili simmers, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add frankfurters and boil for 5 minutes. Alternatively, grill or pan-fry until heated through and lightly charred.
5. Steam hot dog buns by placing them in a steamer basket over simmering water for 2 minutes, or wrap in damp paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds.
6. Place a frankfurter in each bun. Spoon about 1/4 cup of chili over each frankfurter.
7. Drizzle yellow mustard over the chili and top with a generous pinch of diced white onion.
8. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For authentic texture, use natural-casing franks that snap when bitten.
• Chili can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently.
• Adjust cayenne to your spice preference.
• Serve with French fries or potato chips on the side.

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