Detroit-Style Coney Dog with Chili and Mustard
A classic Detroit street food: a beef hot dog nestled in a steamed bun, topped with a rich chili sauce, yellow mustard, and diced onions. This american-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 20 minutes pairs beef hot dogs, hot dog buns, yellow mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 beef hot dogs
- 4 hot dog buns
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 1 small, finely diced onion
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a skillet over medium heat, warm 1 cup chili sauce gently for 5 minutes until heated through; keep warm.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in another pan over medium-high heat and cook 4 beef hot dogs for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and heated through.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, steam 4 hot dog buns by wrapping them in foil and placing in a preheated 350°F oven for 5 minutes or by steaming in a covered pan for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 4: Place each cooked hot dog into a steamed bun. Spoon approximately 1/4 cup warm chili sauce over each hot dog.
- Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp yellow mustard evenly over the chili on each dog. Sprinkle with 1 small finely diced onion per hot dog. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Detroit-Style Coney Dog with Chili and Mustard take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Detroit-Style Coney Dog with Chili and Mustard?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef hot dogs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Detroit-Style Coney Dog with Chili and Mustard?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Detroit-Style Coney Dog with Chili and Mustard for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Detroit-Style Coney Dog with Chili and Mustard?
American sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
