Bacon Beer Cheese Sloppy Joes (Print Format)
Bacon, Guinness and cheddar create bold, satisfying Sloppy Joes served on toasted brioche buns for sharing.
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
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8 slices bacon, chopped
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1/2 yellow onion, chopped
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 cup beer (Guinness)
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1/2 cup beef broth
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
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6 brioche buns
# Steps:
01 -
In a large skillet, cook the bacon on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes until crispy but still bendable.
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Remove the bacon from the pan and drain all but two tablespoons of the fat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
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Add the ground beef to the pan, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, breaking it apart but keeping some chunks the size of a raspberry or small grape. Cook for 5–6 minutes until well browned.
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Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, beer, and beef broth. Cook for 5–6 minutes until the sauce starts to evaporate and becomes 'sloppy.'
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Reduce the mixture to a consistency where spoonfuls hold their shape without spreading more than half an inch when stacked.
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Add cheddar cheese cubes and cooked bacon crumbles to the mixture a minute before serving. Stir slightly to create melted pockets of cheese.
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Toast the brioche buns. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the buns and top with additional bacon, if desired.