Coney Island Hot Dog

What is a Coney Island Hot Dog?  
Pretty much it is a snappy hot dog topped with chili and other ingredients, such as onions, cheddar cheese, and mustard.

Many historians will say that it originated in Coney Island, New York.  A Polish immigrant, Nathan Handwerker was encouraged to sell these hot dogs for a nickel on the streets, in 1916.
Countless New Yorker's flocked his stands including politicians, actors, sportsmen, truck drivers, laborers, and housewives.  Soon the Coney Island Hot Dog made it's way into the Michigan area.

Today, we enjoy this hot dog the same way.  I created this delicious and simple chili recipe that can be served, on your favorite hot dogs.

Coney Island Chili

Ingredients:
8 grilled hot dogs (grilled or boiled)
8 Three Bakers Hot Dog Buns
1 lb ground beef
1/3 cup chopped sweet onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 TBS chili powder
1 TBS cumin
1/2 tsp celery salt
1 TBS worcestershire sauce
1 cup tomato sauce

Directions:
1.  In a skillet add 1 TBS cooking oil.  Add beef, onions, and garlic.  Saute until meat is brown (approx. 5-8 mins).
2.  Add chili, cumin, celery salt, worcestershire, and tomato sauce.  Stir and simmer 10 mins.