Rhode Island Dynamite Sandwich
A spicy, saucy sandwich of ground beef simmered in a tomato-pepper sauce piled onto a hot dog roll, a distinct Woonsocket original.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 410 kcal
Equipment
- •Large skillet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 410 kcal
- fat
- 20
- carbs
- 32
- protein
- 22
- calories
- 410
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown the ground beef, breaking it into tiny crumbles.
- 2
Add the onion, celery, and green peppers. Cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, hot sauce, and chili powder.
- 4
Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until thick and saucy. Mash the mixture finer as it cooks.
- 5
Lightly toast the split-top hot dog rolls.
- 6
Spoon plenty of the hot filling into each roll.
- 7
Serve right away while hot.
Chef's tips
Break the meat into very fine pieces as it cooks. This gives the filling a smooth, saucy texture instead of big chunks.
Storage
Refrigerate filling up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat filling gently on the stovetop before assembling sandwiches.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Leaving the meat in large chunks instead of breaking it down finely.
- •Undercooking the peppers, leaving them too crunchy for the traditional soft texture.
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