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    Home » Recipes » Burgers, Hot Dogs & Toppings

    Copycat A&W Chili Dogs

    Published on May 14, 2022 - Updated on January 7, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Now you can make your very own A&W Chili Dogs with this super easy Copycat recipe. A great topping for your hot dogs.
     
    copycat a&w chili hot dogs

    Probably one of the most popular items on A&W's menu is their Chili Dogs. Now you can make them at home with this copycat recipe. The Coney Island Sauce used for this Copycat A&W Chili Dogs recipe is out of this world!

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    The Coney Island Sauce is basically a Chili Sauce. Similar to my Easy Cincinnati Chili recipe and my other Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce recipe. The bottom line is if you like chili on your dogs this recipe is for you!

    🌭 Cooking Hot Dogs

    I'm sure most of you don't bother with this but to ensure that your Hot Dog is properly cooked, the internal temperature should be at least 140°F. Easily checked with a digital thermometer.

    copycat a&w chili hot dogs

    A&W usually serve their hot dogs with chopped white onions and some shredded cheese on top of the chili.

    Recipe Video

    ⭐ Copycat Rating

    Since the goal of a Copycat Recipe is for it to taste exactly like the original, it's only natural to rate this recipe against the original. This Copycat recipe rates a solid 9 out of 10 in my opinion.

    copycat a&w chili hot dogs

    Feel free to leave those out if you or your guests don't want them. The star of the show here is the chili topping (aka Coney Island Sauce).

    copycat a&w chili hot dogs

    If you are not familiar with A&W, they started serving its famous root beer back in 1919 in Lodi, California. A&W is the first American chain restaurant to reach the 100-year milestone.

    copycat a&w chili hot dogs

    For more great recipes with Lean Ground Beef, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Copycat Dairy Queen Chili Dog Sauce
    • Weight Watchers Meatloaf
    • Traditional Pate Chinois (Shepherd’s Pie)
    • Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Copycat Chili Dogs recipe from A&W (see recipe card for quantities): Lean Ground Beef, Tomato Paste, White Sugar, Yellow Mustard, Minced Dried Onion, Chili Powder, Worcestershire Sauce, Salt, Celery Seed, Ground Cumin, Ground Black Pepper, Water, Hot Dogs, Buns, White Onion and Cheddar Cheese.

    🥣 How to make A&W Chili Dogs

    In a skillet, cook the ground beef till no longer pink. Season the meat with salt and pepper.
    Add all the remaining ingredients to the meat mixture. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.
    Cook the hot dogs using your preferred method.
    Serve the hot dogs in a bun topped with the chili sauce, cheese, and onions.

    Copycat A&W Chili Dogs

    Copycat A&W Chili Dogs

    Now you can make your very own A&W Chili Dogs with this super easy Copycat recipe. A great topping for your hot dogs.
    4.08 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Burgers & Hot Dogs
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 Hot Dogs
    Calories 403 kcal

    Equipment

    • Skillet

    Ingredients
     

    Coney Island Sauce

    • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 6 oz Tomato Paste
    • 1 tablespoon White Sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
    • 1 tablespoon Minced Dried Onion
    • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
    • ½ teaspoon Celery Seed
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 Cup Water

    Hot Dogs

    • 8 Hot Dogs
    • 8 Hot Dog Buns
    • 1 Cup White Onion, diced
    • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
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    Instructions
     

    • In a skillet, cook the ground beef till no longer pink. Season the meat with salt and pepper.
    • Add all the remaining ingredients to the meat mixture. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.
    • Cook the hot dogs using your preferred method.
    • Serve the hot dogs in a bun topped with the chili sauce, cheese, and onions.

    Recipe Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 26gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1148mgPotassium: 603mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 619IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 5mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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