Bacon Beer Cheese Joes (Print Version)
Guinness, cheddar, and smoky bacon combine for flavorful Sloppy Joes on toasty brioche—ideal for sharing.
# Ingredients:
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6 soft brioche buns
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, in small cubes
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1/2 cup beef stock
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1 cup dark beer (like Guinness)
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 cup thick tomato paste
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1/2 cup classic ketchup
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1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
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8 slices of bacon, cut into bits
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1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
# Steps:
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Chop the bacon and cook it in a big pan over medium-high heat for about 2–3 minutes. It should be crispy but not too stiff.
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Take out the bacon and leave behind just 2 tablespoons of its fat in the pan. Toss in the onions and cook for 4–5 minutes until they soften up.
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Put the ground beef in the pan. Lower the heat to medium and break it up while cooking. Keep some small chunks as big as grapes. Let it cook for 5–6 minutes until browned.
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Pour in the ketchup, tomato paste, beer, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and mustard. Stir it all together and simmer for 5–6 minutes until the mixture thickens.
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Simmer the mix until it’s thick enough to hold its shape when spooned. It shouldn’t spread much more than half an inch when stacked.
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Toss in the bacon bits and cubes of cheddar cheese just before serving. Gently mix them in so the cheese creates melted pockets.
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Lightly toast the brioche buns. Add the beef mixture on top and optionally sprinkle with extra bacon pieces.