Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds ground beef3/4 cup chopped onion3/4 cup ketchup3/4 cup chopped dill or sweet pickles1-1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese12 hot dog buns, split
Preparation
In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, pickles, salt, pepper, garlic powder and pepper sauce; heat through. Stir in cheese.
Place about 1/3 cupful on six buns; serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate remaining meat mixture until cool.
Fill the remaining buns; wrap individually in heavy-duty foil and seal tightly. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To use frozen sandwiches: Bake in foil at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
