Sloppy Joe Hot Dog Topping
Calories 160 (30% from fat)
Fat 5.4 gram
Saturated Fat 2 gram
Trans Fat 0 gram
Cholesterol 37 mg.
Sodium 330 mg.
Carb. 12 gram
Fiber 1 gram
Sugar 8 gram
Sugar Alcohol 0 gram
Protein 16 gram
Ingredients
2 pounds 93% lean ground beef
1 cup celery, chopped
1 bell pepper (green, red or yellow), finely chopped
2 cups onion, chopped
1 can (10.75 oz.) condensed tomato soup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
(For a lower-sugar version, substitute Swerve Brown Sugar Replacement and save 4 grams of sugar per serving.)
1/4 cup ketchup (We used a no sugar added one.)
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Hot dogs don't usually make the list of health foods, but that doesn't mean they can't be part of a balanced life. This homemade meat sauce to TOP your hot dogs, packed with lean protein and vegetables while delivering the kind of flavor that makes summer cookouts worth showing up for. Because healthy living isn't about perfection, it's about finding better versions of the foods you love.
1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef, celery, bell pepper, and onion over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened, about 6-9 minutes. (Our pan was 14 inches wide by 3 inches deep.)
2. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in the tomato soup, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have blended and the sauce has thickened slightly.
5. Serve over hot dogs. Use about 1/2 cup of topping per hot dog.
Make-Ahead Tip
Cool completely before storing. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze in individual portions for quick meals later.
Yield: 12 Servings of 1/2 Cup Each
Freeze this recipe for easy re-heating later. Make sure it's tightly sealed inside freezer safe containers.
Microwave each serving for approximately 60-90 seconds, depending on microwave strength.
