Slow Cooker Coney Sauce
Slow Cooker Coney Sauce is a hearty, flavorful, and comforting meat sauce that elevates simple hot dogs or burgers into delicious meals. This easy recipe uses ground beef and a blend of spices slow-cooked to perfection, making it perfect for busy weeknights or serving a crowd with minimal prep and maximum taste.
- Author: Barbara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours (low) or 2 to 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until it is browned and no longer pink. This enriches the sauce with deep, meaty flavor and ensures tender texture.
- Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Transfer the browned beef into your slow cooker. Add ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly incorporate all flavors.
- Slow Cook Until Flavored Through: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours. This slow simmer allows all spices and ingredients to meld into a rich, signature sauce.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. If it’s too thick, add a splash of beef broth or water. Serve the sauce immediately over hot dogs, burgers, baked potatoes, or your preferred dish.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to prevent excess grease and avoid an oily sauce.
- Properly browning the beef improves both flavor and texture.
- Consider adding half the spices early and seasoning to taste near the end for a balanced flavor.
- Don’t skip the Worcestershire sauce—it’s key for authentic Coney flavor.
- If your slow cooker permits, stir the sauce halfway through cooking to prevent sticking and blend flavors better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Coney sauce, slow cooker sauce, hot dog topping, ground beef sauce, easy dinner sauce