Authentic Greek Hot Dog Sauce

A special thank-you to Tony, a viewer of my YouTube channel, for sharing this amazing recipe with me!

(A richly seasoned Coney Island-style hot dog sauce made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and spices.)

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This Authentic Greek Hot Dog Sauce is a richly seasoned, Coney Island-style sauce made with ground sirloin or ground beef, tomato sauce, onion, and a flavorful combination of spices.

This recipe was shared with me by Tony, a viewer of my YouTube channel. Tony told me that he originally received the recipe from a Greek family, which is how it got its name.

I've tried a lot of hot dog sauces over the years, including homemade versions, store-bought sauces, and sauces from restaurants, and this one is my absolute favorite!

It's not the quickest sauce to make, with quite a few spices and a few extra steps, but I think it's well worth the effort. And one of my favorite things about making it is the wonderful aroma that fills the kitchen as it simmers. All those spices smell absolutely amazing together!

A special thank-you to Tony for sharing this delicious recipe!

Two hot dogs topped with meaty sauce and chopped white onions on a yellow plate. Pin This Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Hot Dog Sauce

  • Loaded with Flavor: Savory and warm spices give the sauce its distinctive character.
  • Freezer-Friendly: This sauce freezes well.
  • Worth the extra effort: With its generous blend of spices, simmering time, and final blending step, this sauce takes a little more work than some hot dog toppings. But the delicious flavor makes it worth it!

Watch: How to Make Authentic Greek Hot Dog Sauce

Authentic Greek Hot Dog Sauce

Watch how to make Authentic Greek Hot Dog Sauce using ground beef, tomato sauce, onion, and a blend of spices. Simmer the sauce, add browned beef, and puree.

Ingredients You Will Need

  • 1/2 lb ground sirloin or ground beef - Leaner beef prevents excess grease.
  • 1 small onion - Finely chopped
  • 15 oz chicken stock - Adds rich, savory depth to the simmering base.
  • 15 oz tomato sauce - Provides the smooth liquid foundation.
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbs garlic powder
  • 1 tbs onion powder
  • 1 tbs butter - Adds richness and a silky gloss to the sauce.

Authentic Greek Hot Dog Sauce

Authentic Greek Hot Dog Sauce made with ground sirloin or beef, tomato sauce, onion, and a flavorful blend of spices. A savory Coney Island-style sauce for topping hot dogs.

Course: Main Dish Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: authentic Greek hot dog sauce, Coney Island hot dog sauce, hot dog meat sauce, homemade hot dog sauce, Greek-style coney sauce
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground sirloin or ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 15 oz chicken stock
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbs garlic powder
  • 1 tbs onion powder
  • 1 tbs butter

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground sirloin or ground beef. Drain off any excess liquid, then set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, add the remaining 13 ingredients. Stir and bring to a mild boil. Let simmer for 30 minutes to thicken.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the browned meat.
  4. Carefully transfer the sauce to a blender (vent the lid slightly to allow steam to escape) or use an immersion blender directly in the pot and puree. (Follow your blender's manufacturer instructions for hot liquids.)
  5. Spoon warm sauce over cooked hot dogs in steamed buns, topped with yellow mustard and finely diced fresh onions!
  6. Sauce may be used immediately or frozen for later.

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Tips for Making Hot Dog Sauce

Choose your beef: The original recipe allows ground sirloin or ground beef.

Allow the sauce to simmer: Cook the tomato and spice mixture for 30 minutes as directed.

Blend hot sauce safely: Allow it to cool sufficiently and follow the blender manufacturer’s instructions for hot liquids.

Make-Ahead & Freezing: This sauce tastes even better the next day as the spices continue to meld. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze in freezer-safe bags or container for up to 3 months.

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