How To Make A Bacon & Cheese Sloppy Joe Burger

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, fresh)
• 4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese (cut into 1‑inch cubes)
• 8 slices Bacon (chopped into 1‑inch pieces)
• 1 small Onion (finely chopped)
• 12 fl oz Beer (any lager or ale)
• 1 cup Beef Broth (low‑sodium)
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (concentrated tomato flavor)
• 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard (smooth)
• 0.5 cup Ketchup (regular or reduced‑sugar)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (adds umami depth)
• to taste pinch Salt (kosher or table)
• to taste pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 pieces Brioche Buns (toasted before serving)
• 2 tbsp Bacon Grease (reserved from cooked bacon)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Chop the bacon into 1‑inch pieces, dice the onion, cube the cheddar, and measure all liquids and seasonings.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Onion in Bacon Grease

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high, add 2 Tbsp bacon grease, then add the chopped onion. Cook 4‑5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium‑high

3. Brown the Ground Beef

   Add the ground beef to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and break it up just enough to create a few chunks. Cook 5‑6 minutes until no pink remains.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: medium‑high

4. Drain Excess Fat

   If a lot of liquid has collected, carefully drain it off, leaving about 2 Tbsp of fat in the pan.

   Time: PT1M

5. Add Liquids and Flavorings

   Stir in the beef broth, beer, ketchup, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

6. Simmer and Reduce Sauce

   Let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a sloppy‑joe consistency—still saucy but not watery. This takes about 5‑7 minutes.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: medium

7. Melt Cheese and Add Bacon

   Reduce heat to low, add the cheddar cubes and the chopped cooked bacon. Stir until the cheese is soft and just beginning to melt, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low

8. Toast the Buns

   While the mixture is finishing, toast the brioche buns in a toaster or on a clean side of the skillet until golden.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

9. Assemble the Sandwiches

   Place a generous scoop of the beef‑cheese‑bacon mixture on the bottom half of each bun, top with extra bacon if desired, then cap with the top bun.

   Time: PT1M

10. Serve

    Enjoy your Bacon Beer Cheesy Sloppy Joes while they’re still warm!

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

30 g

Fiber

2 g