Sloppy Joe Dogs

Sloppy Joe Dogs SLOPPY JOE TOPPING: 2 pounds ground beef 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 small green pepper, finely chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder DOGS: 16 hot dogs 16 hot dog buns, split Warmed process cheese sauce and grilled onions, optional In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery, green pepper and onion over medium 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. Grill hot dogs, covered, over medium heat for 6-10 minutes or until heated through, turning occasionally. Serve on buns. Top each with 1/4 cup beef mixture. Top with warmed process cheese sauce and grilled onions if desired.