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original coney island chili

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
TROY RAY
@TROYRAYNYC
New York City, NY

Since most hot dog vendors use a canned version of this magical condiment, this recipe will help you remember why this dog became so famous! Also amazing for creating a chili-cheeseburger or making sloppy joe's!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For original coney island chili

  • 1 lb
    80 / 20 ground chuck
  • 1/3 lb
    pepperoni, finely ground [this can be easily done in a food processor]
  • 3 Tbsp
    white onion, grated on microplane
  • 1 Tbsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 16 ounce can
    tomato paste
  • 1 Tbsp
    liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    celery seed
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 c
    v8 juice
  • 1/4 c
    finely ground cornmeal

How To Make original coney island chili

  • 1
    Brown ground chuck in a skillet. Drain approximately half the residual oil. Add ground pepperoni and grated onion and brown for another minute or two.
  • 2
    combine in kosher salt, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, celery seed, cayenne and combine to meat mixture.
  • 3
    Reduce heat and add tomato paste, liquid smoke and V8 juice and bring to a simmer.
  • 4
    When chili has come to a low bubbling simmer, add cornmeal and cook low and slow for another 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Ladle over hotdogs or grilled burgers. This is a welcome sauce for grated sharp cheddar cheese and minced onions, but a true Coney Dog uses classic yellow mustard and a sprinkling of onions. Enjoy!
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