Cheesy Sloppy Joe Dip

5 from 2 votes

Cheesy Sloppy Joe Dip takes everything you love about a classic sloppy joe and turns it into a hot and melty appetizer with tons of cheese!

Prep Time15

Cook Time29

Total Time44

Course: Appetizers, Dips

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hot Dips, Sloppy Joe Dip

Servings:

Calories: 195kcal

Cook the ground chuck, sweet onion, and green bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and the veggies are soft. Drain off any excess grease and rinse with water in a colander.
1 ½ pounds ground chuck, ½ cup sweet onion, ½ cup green bell pepper
Stir in the salt, black pepper, minced garlic, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for one minute until mixed well.
1 ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Add the ketchup, yellow mustard, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes.
1 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, ¾ cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Reduce heat to low. Add the Velveeta cubes and ¾ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
4 ounces Velveeta cheese, 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Preheat the broiler. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the dip and transfer the skillet to the oven. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven, garnish with sliced green onion, and serve hot with bagel chips.
green onion, bagel chips

To prevent your dip from being greasy, make sure you thoroughly drain the fat from the ground beef after browning it. Using lean ground beef will also help minimize excess grease from the start.
To make sure the Velveeta melts without clumping, cut it into small, uniform cubes and add it to the dip over low heat. Stir constantly until it’s fully incorporated.
If your dip is thinner than you’d like, you can let it simmer for a few extra minutes before adding the cheese to allow more liquid to evaporate. If it’s too thick, stir in an extra splash of beef broth until you reach your desired consistency.