Beef and Hot Dog Sheet Pan Dinner
An easy sheet pan meal featuring premium Italian beef slices and savory hot dogs roasted with bell peppers and onions for a flavorful dinner. This italian-inspired sheet pan ready in about 35 minutes pairs Italian beef, thinly sliced, sliced lengthwise hot dogs, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian beef, thinly sliced
- 4, sliced lengthwise hot dogs
- 3 medium (red, yellow, green), sliced into 1/2-inch strips sweet bell peppers
- 1 large, sliced into 1/4-inch strips yellow onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 4, split Italian hoagie rolls
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss 3 sliced medium sweet bell peppers and 1 large sliced yellow onion with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread vegetables out in an even layer and roast for 15 minutes.
- Step 3: Remove pan from oven and nestle 1 lb thinly sliced Italian beef and 4 sliced hot dogs (lengthwise) among the vegetables. Return to oven and roast for another 10 minutes until beef is heated through and hot dogs are browned at edges.
- Step 4: Meanwhile, lightly toast 4 Italian hoagie rolls in the oven for 3-4 minutes.
- Step 5: To serve, pile beef, hot dogs, and roasted peppers and onions inside each toasted roll for a hearty sandwich meal.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Beef and Hot Dog Sheet Pan Dinner take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Beef and Hot Dog Sheet Pan Dinner?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep italian beef, thinly sliced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Beef and Hot Dog Sheet Pan Dinner?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Beef and Hot Dog Sheet Pan Dinner for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Beef and Hot Dog Sheet Pan Dinner?
Italian sheet pan like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
