CONEY DOGS FOR A CROWD

Coney Dogs for a Crowd image

Dress up plain hot dog by topping them with this slightly sweet meat sauce. They're a lot more filling, and everyone comments on their great flavor.-Betty Ann Miller, Holmesville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 32-40 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bottle (32 ounces) ketchup
2 cups tomato juice
4 packages (1 pound each) hot dogs
32 to 40 hot dog buns, split

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, celery and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and pepper; stir into beef mixture. Add ketchup and tomato juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. , Cook hot dogs according to package directions; place on buns. Top each with about 1/4 cup beef mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.