1. Introduction
Cheesy Beef Hot Dog Buns turn standard hot dog buns into a warm, crunchy, and decadent meal. Hollowed-out top-split bakery hot dog buns (or hoagie rolls) are stuffed with a savory, seasoned ground beef mixture and diced bell peppers, then smothered with mozzarella and provolone cheese before baking to golden perfection. The crisp, toasted crust of the bun contrasts beautifully with the gooey, melted cheese and juicy beef filling inside.
2. Ingredients
To recreate the toasted texture and gooey cheese stretch featured in the image, you will need:
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Buns: 4–6 bakery-style hot dog buns or top-split hoagie rolls
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Beef Filling: 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 80/20)
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Veggies & Aromatics: 1/2 green bell pepper (finely diced), 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced), and 2 cloves garlic (minced)
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Sauce & Bind: 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste, and 1/4 cup beef broth
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The Cheese: 1.5 cups freshly shredded Mozzarella cheese (or Provolone)
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Seasonings & Butter: 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted with 1/4 tsp garlic powder for brushing), salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Garnish: 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
