Marc Murphys Sloppy Dogs

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a large heavy pot over moderately heat, until hot but not smoking and saute bacon, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
2. 2
   Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon from pan and set aside.
3. 3
   Add onions to pot and cook until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Using a slotted spoon, remove the onions and place with bacon.
5. 5
   Strain all oil from pan and place back on stove.
6. 6
   Heat pot over medium heat and transfer onions and bacon back to pot.
7. 7
   Add ground beef and cook, breaking up any large pieces, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 to 8 minutes.
8. 8
   Season with salt and pepper.
9. 9
   Once the meat is no longer pink, remove from the pot and drain the fat.
10. 10
    Transfer beef mixture back to pot and over medium heat add chicken stock, using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pot.
11. 11
    Add ketchup, bay leaf, paprika, sugar and cayenne and mix thoroughly.
12. 12
    Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
13. 13
    Season with salt and pepper.
14. 14
    Over medium high heat, grill hot dogs for 5 to 7 minutes.
15. 15
    Place hot dogs on buns and top each with sloppy joe mixture.