Cheesy Sloppy Joe Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Meat Base
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1½ lbs lean ground beef
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1 yellow onion, finely chopped
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1 green bell pepper, cut into small dice
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3 garlic cloves, finely minced
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
→ For the Sauce
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1 cup ketchup
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2 tbsp packed brown sugar
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2 tsp yellow mustard
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2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp kosher salt, adjust to your liking
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1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, adjust to taste
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1 cup low-sodium beef stock
→ For the Cheesy Topping
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4 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
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2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble in the ground beef and cook it thoroughly, breaking up any large chunks with your spoon as it sizzles. Keep stirring until there's no pink remaining, then let any excess moisture cook off.
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Toss the chopped onion and diced bell pepper right into the skillet with the cooked beef. Let them cook together for about 3-4 minutes, stirring now and then, until the onion turns soft and see-through.
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Stir in your minced garlic and let it cook for just about a minute until you can really smell that wonderful aroma filling your kitchen.
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Dust the flour evenly over everything in the skillet and stir it around for a minute to cook out the raw flour taste. Next, pour in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and beef stock. Give everything a good stir to combine. Lower your heat to medium and let it bubble away for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture gets nice and thick.
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Drop in the Velveeta cubes along with half of your shredded cheddar (about 1 cup). Stir everything together until the cheese completely melts into the beefy mixture and creates a smooth, creamy consistency.
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Scatter the rest of the cheddar cheese across the top of your dip in an even layer. Pop the whole skillet under your oven's broiler and let it go for roughly 5 minutes. You're looking for the cheese to melt completely and get those gorgeous golden-brown spots. The dip should be bubbling enthusiastically around the edges.
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If you'd like, sprinkle some fresh chopped parsley over the top for color and serve this dip while it's still piping hot and gooey.
# Notes:
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Want to lighten things up? Swap the ground beef for ground turkey - you'll get the same delicious flavor with less fat.
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Here's a smart trick: make a double batch of regular sloppy joe filling, then transform half into this dip by adding cheese. You'll have two crowd-pleasing dishes from one cooking session.
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Toasted baguette slices make an excellent dipper for this recipe - just slice and crisp them up in the oven.
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Don't have beef stock? No worries - chicken broth works perfectly fine as a substitute.
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Leftovers will keep in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
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This dip freezes beautifully! Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven or microwave.