Description
A delicious twist on the classic hot dog, featuring a savory Sloppy Joe mixture topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 beef frankfurters
- 4 hot dog buns
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup Sloppy Joe sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the Sloppy Joe sauce with the cooked ground beef and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- While the beef mixture simmers, grill or boil the beef frankfurters according to your preference until cooked through.
- Lightly toast the hot dog buns on a grill or in a toaster.
- Place each beef frank in a toasted bun, top generously with the Sloppy Joe mixture, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
- If desired, place the assembled Sloppy Joe Dogs under a broiler for a minute to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if using and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add more toppings such as jalapeños or diced tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Use lean ground beef for a lower fat option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet and Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded dog
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg