Coney I-Lander Chili (Almost)

Coney I-Lander is a chain of coney island style hot dogs from Tulsa, OK. They are incredible and worth a visit. In the mean time, I'm recording this recipe to give it a try and see if it comes close. Originally found here: https://wallflowerpendragon.wordpress.com/2014/05/20/i-made-tulsas-coney-islander-chili-almost/

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 8 Hot Dogs

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1  medium  sized onion, diced
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  cup water
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon yellow mustard (or more)
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 8  tablespoons  of extra virgin coconut oil (or less)

• Optional

• 2  teaspoons vinegar (optional)
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1  teaspoon  cocoa (optional)
• 1  teaspoon allspice (optional)

Directions

1. Add 4 tablespoons of coconut oil to skillet, brown beef in it along with onions and garlic.
2. Add all remaining ingredients and stir together well til they are combined. Cook about 15 minutes on medium low heat after bringing to a boil.
3. When cooking is almost done, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of coconut oil.
4. Serve on hot dogs with cheese and mustard!
5. I hope you enjoy! this tastes so similar to the Coney Islander in Tulsa Ok, and I plan on fine tuning the recipe a little more possibly omitting the tomato paste and adding more mustard.
6. OPTIONAL: Try adding 2 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp cocoa, 1 tsp allspice – it will get you closer….”Someone who knows” That was a comment on the original post. I can say that I have heard some of these ingredients are in the original recipe.