MOTOR CITY CONEY ISLAND DIP
AKA Cheesy Sloppy Joe Dip. I just had to say that right away. The dip is easy, ready in about 15 minutes, tastes like cheesy sloppy Joes, and it’s sure to please any crowd. When broiling the cheese, pay close attention so it doesn’t burn.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (I used 93% lean)
1 package McCormick® Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix
1 cup tomato juice, such as V8® Vegetable Juice (I used low-sodium)
1/2 cup Kitchen Basics® Original Beef Stock
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend
1 green onion, sliced into thin rounds for garnishing

Instructions

Brown meat in large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain fat if necessary.
Stir in Seasoning Mix, tomato juice, stock, and bring to boil. (Note – Although the Seasoning Mix packet directions say to include tomato paste and water, ignore that and follow my ingredients and directions)
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for about 10 minutes or until most of the liquid has reduced and is absorbed; stir occasionally. While it cooks, preheat broiler to high.
Transfer beef mixture to a 9-inch pie dish that’s been sprayed with cooking spray (or use the skillet the meat was cooked in under the broiler if it’s an oven-safe skillet), evenly sprinkle the cheese, and broil for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is as lightly browned as desired. Watch it closely because cheese burns very quickly under the broiler.
Evenly sprinkle with green onions before serving. Serve immediately with toasted French bread baguettes, chips, waffle fries, crackers, or your favorite dippers. Dip is best warm and fresh.
Adapted from Motor City Coney Dip