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Bacon, Beer, and Cheese Curd Sloppy Joes

Bacon-Beer-Cheese-Curd-Joes
AuthorEllsworth
DifficultyIntermediate

Bacon, beer, and cheese curds makes the sloppy totally worth it! Perfect for a crowd or a quick and easy meal at home.

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Bacon-Beer-Cheese-Curd-Joes
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins
 1.50 lbs ground beef
 8 slices bacon, chopped
 ½ yellow onion, chopped
 ½ cup ketchup
 ¼ cup tomato paste
 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 1 cup stout beer
 ½ cup beef broth
 12 brioche buns (slider size) - or 6 regular size
1

In a large skillet, after cooking bacon, remove bacon and all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.

2

Add onions and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.

3

Add in the beef, cook well over medium heat, breaking it down only to small grape sizes. Cook until well browned.

4

Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worchestershire, Dijon, beer, and beef broth.

5

Continue cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes "sloppy", versus "soupy" (about 5-6 minutes).

6

Add the chopped cheese curds and bacon one minute before serving.

7

Spoon the mixture over toasted brioche buns.

Recipe adapted from Dinner, then Dessert.

Ingredients

 1.50 lbs ground beef
 8 slices bacon, chopped
 ½ yellow onion, chopped
 ½ cup ketchup
 ¼ cup tomato paste
 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
 1 cup stout beer
 ½ cup beef broth
 12 brioche buns (slider size) - or 6 regular size

Directions

1

In a large skillet, after cooking bacon, remove bacon and all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.

2

Add onions and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.

3

Add in the beef, cook well over medium heat, breaking it down only to small grape sizes. Cook until well browned.

4

Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worchestershire, Dijon, beer, and beef broth.

5

Continue cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes "sloppy", versus "soupy" (about 5-6 minutes).

6

Add the chopped cheese curds and bacon one minute before serving.

7

Spoon the mixture over toasted brioche buns.

Bacon, Beer, and Cheese Curd Sloppy Joes