Chef John'S Hot Sloppy Joe Dip Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Hot Sloppy Joe Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds extra lean ground beef; 2 green bell peppers, diced; 1 onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; cayenne pepper, to taste; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Servings: persons

2 pounds extra lean ground beef
2 green bell peppers, diced
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
cayenne pepper, to taste
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

1
Place ground beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, flour, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a heavy pot.
2
Place pot over medium-high heat. Break up and stir mixture as it heats. Cook and stir until most of the moisture has evaporated and mixture is crumbly and begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick, about 45 minutes.
3
Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
4
Transfer mixture to oven-proof sauce pan. Top with 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Poke cheese down into the dip with a fork, stirring lightly. Top with remaining cheese.
5
Place pan under broiler; broil until cheese is browned, and mixture is hot and bubbly, about 5 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds extra lean ground beef, 2 green bell peppers, diced, 1 onion, diced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Hot Sloppy Joe Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chef John'S Hot Sloppy Joe Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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