Sloppy Joe Dogs

You've seen variations on the loose-meat sandwich- the Manwich, Dynamite, even sloppy Jane. This version teams Joe with a good dog.

Prep: 20 min.   Cook: 15 min.   Makes: 16 servings


SLOPPY JOE TOPPINGS

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 small green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
• 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/4 c. ketchup
• 1 Tbs. cider vinegar
• 1 Tbs. prepared mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

DOGS

• 16 hot dogs
• 16 hot dog buns, split
• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: warmed process cheese sauce and grilled onions

1. In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery, green pepper and onion over med. heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato soup, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and garlic powder; heat through.
2. Grill hot dogs, covered, over med. heat for 6-10 min. or until heated through, turning occasionally. Serve on buns. Top each with 1/4 c. beef mixture. If desired, add warmed cheese sauce and grilled onions.