Copycat A&W Chili Dogs
Updated on November 21, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 2 Comments • Jump to Recipe
Now you can make your very own A&W Chili Dogs with this super easy Copycat recipe. A great topping for your 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!
The Coney Island Sauce is basically a recipe for Chili Sauce for Hot Dogs. Similar to my Easy Cincinnati Chili recipe and my other Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce recipe. The bottom line is if you like chili sauce 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.
A&W usually serves their hot dogs with chopped white onions and some shredded cheese on top of the chili.
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.
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).
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.
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Gather your Ingredients
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.
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Copycat A&W Chili Dogs
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Ingredients
Coney Island Sauce
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ¼ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 6 oz Tomato Paste
- 1 Tbsp White Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 1 Tbsp Minced Dried Onion
- 2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ Tsp Celery Seed
- ½ Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Cup Water
Hot Dogs
- 8 Hot Dogs
- 8 Hot Dog Buns
- 1 Cup White Onion, diced
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
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.
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Nutrition
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.
Very close chili sauce to A&W’s. Do you have the copy cat recipe to their red sauce, also for hot dogs?
This Copycat A&W Chili Dogs are to die for. So like the real thing. My family and I love chili dogs so I wanted to make these to surprise them. They all loved them.