I found this recipe in the newspaper. This is reportedly "THE" original recipe for REAL Coney Island Sauce.
Les Fuller of Niles, Illinois, is a food scientist involved in product development who worked at one time for Wolf Brand Chili Company, owned by Quaker Oats Company. He has applied scientific methods and the know-how of years of eating Coney Islands to break the secret of the Coney Island Sauce topping on hot dogs.
LES FULLER'S CONEY ISLAND SAUCE
¼ Cup Olive oil
¾ lb. Ground beef (70% lean)
1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
4 Dried chile pods, finely ground
3 Large cloves of garlic, mashed
1½ tsp. Sugar
½ tsp. Turmeric
½ tsp. Oregano
½ tsp. Cumin
½ tsp. Paprika
1½ tsp. Cornstarch
¼ Cup Water
1) Heat oil in skillet. Fry beef for 3 minutes, breaking it up well.
2) Add remaining ingredients except the cornstarch & water.
3) Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
4) Add just enough water, if necessary, to keep the mixture "flow-able".
5) Mix cornstarch thoroughly with the water. Add the meat mixture.
6) Mix the mixture and simmer, stirring, for about 10 minutes until desired thickness is achieved. Serve over hot dogs with minced onion & mustard.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Most recipes that claim to duplicate genuine Coney Island Sauce call for cinnamon, cloves, allspice, etc. With turmeric, Fuller is right on the mark for that elusive flavor secret.
