Ultimate Sloppy Joes with Smoked Cheddar and Bacon | Recipes | Cracker Barrel

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 8 oz (250 g) lean ground beef
• 8 oz (250 g) lean ground pork
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato paste
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) reduced-sodium beef broth
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) grainy Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce
• 4 brioche buns, split and toasted
• 8 Cracker Barrel Smoked Cheddar Slices
• 16 slices pickle
• 4 rounds red onion