Chef John’s Hot Sloppy Joe Dip
This dip uses ground beef and vegetables. It cooks slowly to get a deep taste. It makes a lot of food for many people.
Serve it with slices of baguette. The cheese on top gets brown in the oven.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 17, 2026Share
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This dip uses ground beef and vegetables. It cooks slowly to get a deep taste. It makes a lot of food for many people.
Serve it with slices of baguette. The cheese on top gets brown in the oven.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 14
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
Instructions
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1
Put beef, peppers, onion, garlic, flour, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a heavy pot.
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2
Cook on medium-high heat for 15 minutes. Stir it until the water is gone and the meat is brown. Stir in broth, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer on medium heat for 45 minutes until thick.
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Turn on the oven broiler. Put the rack 6 inches from the heat.
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4
Move the meat to a pan for the oven. Put half the cheese on top. Push it in with a fork. Add the rest of the cheese.
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5
Broil for 5 minutes. Remove when the cheese is brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 12g
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Saturated Fat 5g
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Cholesterol 67mg
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Sodium 832mg
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Total Carbohydrate 12g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 19g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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