Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip
Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip turns classic sandwich flavors into a scoopable, meaty dip with a tangy-sweet backbone and a hint of heat. Bell peppers and onions simmer into a thick, saucy base, then get finished with a molten Cheddar cap under the broiler. Ideal for game day or parties, it pairs perfectly with toasted baguette slices or sturdy chips.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the ground beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, flour, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to a heavy pot.
- 2
Set the pot over medium-high heat. Break up and stir the mixture as it warms. Continue cooking and stirring until most of the moisture cooks off and the mixture turns crumbly and starts to brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium. Cook, stirring now and then, until the mixture thickens, about 45 minutes.
- 3
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 4
Spoon the mixture into an oven-proof saucepan. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Use a fork to push the cheese down into the dip, stirring lightly. Add the remaining cheese on top.
- 5
Set the pan under the broiler; broil until the cheese is browned and the mixture is hot and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 461.78 kcal High 23%
- Protein 20.1 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 39.34 g 14%
- Total Fat 23.56 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 9.48 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 71.63 mg High 24%
- Sodium 560.75 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 3.3 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 10.97 g --
- Added Sugars 4.67 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 148.82 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 454.84 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 75.17 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 5.76 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip is an American appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 461.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip?
- It is an American dip recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or snack.
- What is Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 461.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip healthy?
- Chef John's Hot Sloppy Joe Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 461.78 calories and 20.1 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 560.75 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.48 g (47% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.67 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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