Bacon, Beer, and Cheese Curd Sloppy Joes

Bacon-Beer-Cheese-Curd-Joes

 

Recipe adapted from Dinner, then Dessert.

Bacon-Beer-Cheese-Curd-Joes

Bacon, Beer, and Cheese Curd Sloppy Joes

Bacon, beer, and cheese curds makes the sloppy totally worth it! Perfect for a crowd or a quick and easy meal at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Entree, Sandwiches
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup stout beer
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 cup Natural White Cheddar Cheese Curds (or your favorite flavor!), chopped
  • 12 brioche buns (slider size) - or 6 regular size

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, after cooking bacon, remove bacon and all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.
  • Add onions and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
  • Add in the beef, cook well over medium heat, breaking it down only to small grape sizes. Cook until well browned.
  • Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worchestershire, Dijon, beer, and beef broth.
  • Continue cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes "sloppy", versus "soupy" (about 5-6 minutes).
  • Add the chopped cheese curds and bacon one minute before serving.
  • Spoon the mixture over toasted brioche buns.
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