Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce

Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce

This Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce is a tangy and savory recipe, which includes extra lean ground beef and Worcestershire sauce. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce
Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce

How To Make Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce

  1. Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer to slow cooker: Add the cooked ground beef and all remaining ingredients to a 4 to 6-quart crock pot.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.
  4. Serve: Spoon over hot dogs as a classic coney topping.
Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce
Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce

Recipe Tips

  • Can I make this spicier?
    Add more cayenne or a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.
  • Can I prep this ahead of time?
    Yes, cook the beef and mix the ingredients ahead; refrigerate and slow cook when ready.
  • What kind of ground beef is best?
    Extra lean is ideal to minimize grease, but any ground beef works with draining.
  • Can I use fresh garlic and onions?
    Absolutely, just finely mince them and use in place of powders.
  • Is this sauce freezer-friendly?
    Yes, freeze in portions and reheat as needed.

What To Serve With Coney Sauce

Perfect for topping hot dogs, this sauce also goes well with:

  • Steamed hot dog buns
  • French fries or tater tots
  • Baked beans
  • Macaroni salad
  • Coleslaw
Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce
Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce

How To Store Coney Sauce

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Freeze in portioned containers for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat before serving.

Coney Sauce Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 112 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 58mg
  • Sodium: 83mg
  • Potassium: 210mg
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I double this recipe?
Yes, just ensure your slow cooker is large enough to handle the volume.

How do I keep the sauce from drying out?
Add a splash of water or tomato sauce if needed during cooking.

Can I use turkey instead of beef?
Yes, ground turkey works well as a leaner option.

Does this taste like chili?
It has similar spices but is smoother and more saucy, ideal for hot dogs.

Can I serve this for a crowd?
Absolutely—keep it warm in the crock pot for easy serving.

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Crock Pot Beef Coney Sauce

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

4

hours 
Calories

112

kcal

A flavorful, slow-cooked meat sauce perfect for topping hot dogs at cookouts or game day.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb extra lean ground beef

  • 15 oz tomato sauce

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1/4 cup minced onion

  • 1 tbsp ground mustard

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

  • Brown beef in a skillet, breaking into crumbles; drain fat.
  • Add beef and all ingredients to a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours.
  • Serve warm over hot dogs.