The Best Sloppy Joe Dip Recipe
Forget your average chips and salsa! This cheesy, saucy Sloppy Joe Dip is about to become your new favorite party appetizer. Packed with ground beef, tangy sauce, and melty cheese, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and even easier to devour.
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Sloppy Joe Dip comes together easily and is pretty versatile, too, in my opinion. Not only could it be used as a dip, but if someone is really craving a sandwich, you can put the dip inside of a hamburger bun and eat it for a meal.
Let’s take a look at how easy it is to make this winning dip.
Ingredients
To make this game-worthy appetizer, you need the following ingredients:
- vegetable oil
- ground beef
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- ketchup
- Dijon mustard
- dark brown sugar
- tomato paste
- Worcestershire sauce
- white vinegar
- paprika
- crushed red pepper
- salt
- shredded Cheddar cheese
- corn chips
How To Make Sloppy Joe Dip
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add beef and cook, stirring often, until the meat crumbles and is no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Next, add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, ketchup, Dijon, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire, vinegar, paprika, red pepper, and salt.
- Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese and bake at 400°Fahrenheit until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Serve with corn chips.
Planning a game day spread? My Game Day Appetizers That Score Big with Your Crowd roundup is full of ideas. For more warm, cheesy dips, try America’s Test Kitchen Buffalo Chicken Dip, Easy Baked Spinach Dip, or my Crockpot Taco Queso Dip. Round out the table with Keto Sausage Balls, Hot Caprese Dip, and Easy Alabama Fire Crackers.
SLOPPY JOE DIP
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the beef, and cook, stirring often, until the meat crumbles and is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, ketchup, Dijon, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire, vinegar, paprika, red pepper, and salt.
- Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese, and bake at 400°F until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Serve with the corn chips.
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Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Tips and Variations
- Make it creamy: Stir in 4 ounces of softened cream cheese along with the first cup of Cheddar for a richer, creamier dip.
- Keep it warm for a crowd: After simmering, move the mixture to a small slow cooker set on Warm. Top with cheese and cover until melted. It stays warm and scoopable all game long.
- Turn up the heat: Swap in pepper jack for half of the Cheddar or add a little more crushed red pepper.
- Serve it as sliders: Spoon the dip onto slider buns for an easy sloppy joe sandwich.
- Try other dippers: Tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, Fritos Scoops and celery sticks all work well.
Storage and Make-Ahead
- Make ahead: Make the meat mixture up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate it. When you’re ready, spread it in the baking dish, top with cheese, and bake. Add 5 to 10 minutes, since it goes into the oven cold.
- Leftovers: Refrigerate within 2 hours and keep covered for 3 to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze the meat mixture without the cheese topping for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
FAQs
Can I make Sloppy Joe Dip in a slow cooker?
Yes. Brown the beef, onion and garlic on the stove first. Then add everything except the cheese to a slow cooker and cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours. Stir in the cheese and keep it on Warm for serving.
Can I add cream cheese to Sloppy Joe Dip?
Absolutely. Stir in 4 ounces of softened cream cheese along with the first cup of Cheddar for a creamier dip.
What do you serve with Sloppy Joe Dip?
Corn chips are the classic choice. Tortilla chips, Fritos Scoops, toasted bread and slider buns are also great options.
Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Yes. Ground turkey works well. Add an extra splash of Worcestershire for more savory flavor.
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- Loaded Potato Skins for Kentucky Wildcats;
- Fried Oyster Po’Boy Sliders for LSU Fighting Tigers;
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- Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding for Auburn Tigers;
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Last Bite
Cheesy, meaty, and downright irresistible, this dip’s a keeper! If you make it, leave a star rating and a comment below. I’d love to know how you served it: classic with chips or piled on slider buns?
