Bacon Beer Cheese Joes (Print Version)
Bold flavors like bacon, stout beer, and cheddar mix for a hearty Joe piled on golden-toasted buns—perfect for sharing.
# Ingredients:
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6 brioche buns
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1 cup beer (such as Guinness)
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8 slices bacon, diced
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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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2 cups sharp cheddar, cut into small cubes
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 cup beef broth
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1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup ketchup
# Steps:
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Fry the chopped bacon in a wide pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes. Stop when it’s crispy but still slightly flexible.
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Take the cooked bacon out of the pan and set it aside. Pour out all but a couple of tablespoons of the bacon grease, then toss the onions into the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes or until they’re softened.
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Turn the heat down a little and drop the beef into the pan. Break it apart into chunks about the size of small grapes, leaving a few bigger pieces here and there. Let it brown for about 6 minutes.
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Pour in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beer, mustard, and broth. Stir it up and let it bubble away for around 5 minutes until it thickens.
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Let the mixture reduce until spoonfuls hold together and don't spread out more than a bit when you stack it.
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Stir in the cheddar chunks and cooked bacon right before serving. Don’t overmix—leave some gooey cheese pockets.
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Lightly toast the brioche buns. Pile the beef mixture on and add any extra bacon on top, if you want.