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

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.

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

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.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Beef Oxtail Stew
• Crock Pot Texas Smoked Beef Brisket
• Crock Pot Beef Swedish Meatballs

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.