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Jump to Recipe | Save RecipeLast Thursday, I mentioned I was going to my first barre class on Friday and I’d report back with what I thought of it. Surprisingly, I loved it. It was definitely intense but I think having a great instructor helps a lot. I was really nervous going into this because I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to do everything. I quickly learned that it’s ok that you can’t do everything or if you can’t hold the position for the entire count. What matters is that you try your best, you push your hardest, and you try even harder the next time. I was instantly hooked after my first class and I’ve signed up for their 1-month plan and I plan on going three times this week. I’m really excited!
I was extremely sore Saturday and Sunday but that just means it’s definitely working me out! I was sore in some places I didn’t even know I had muscles, haha – my core is still really tender and sore (I can’t laugh or sneeze without it being uber painful) but I love that sore feeling! If y’all have barre studios anywhere near y’all, I highly recommend them! :) if you end up taking a class, please do let me know what you think of them!
Jason is a craft beer connoisseur. Every time we go to the grocery store, we spend at least 10 minutes in the beer aisle so Jason can decide on his next brew. In our fridge, he even has his own beer drawer (which is really one of the vegetable crisper drawers), haha – serious stuff. Sometimes I wonder if he’ll start brewing his own beer at home since I feel like that’s the next step, lol
When my friend, Jackie, The Beeroness, came out with her cookbook, The Craft Beer Cookbook, I knew I had to get my paws on it because I knew how much Jason would flip out over it. When we got a review copy in the mail, Jason flipped through it and instantly said how “impressive” the book was. It really is impressive. From breakfast, to appetizers, to breads, to desserts..this book incorporates craft beer in every recipe. There’s 100 of them and it seriously makes me drool flipping through the pages. I’m pretty scared of cooking with beer but Jackie does a great job demystifying that fear. She also does an amazing job explaining the different types of beer and how to cook with them.
After flipping through the pages of the book, I stopped on the chorizo stout sloppy joes and instantly knew I had to make them. I adore chorizo and it just seems like a brilliant idea to incorporate that with stout beer. This sandwich was incredible. So full of flavor and made great leftovers.

Chorizo Stout Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground pork
- 12 ounces weight chorizo
- 1 cup stout beer
- ½ cup tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 kaiser rolls, I used potato rolls
- 6 ounces sliced cheese, (cheddar swiss, or pepper jack)
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Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the red bell pepper and onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the ground pork and chorizo, cook until browned and mostly cooked through, breaking them into smaller pieces throughout the cooking process. Drain off most of the grease that has accumulated.
- Add the stout, tomato paste, cumin, black pepper, stir, and simmer until everything is cooked through, another 10 minutes.
- Toast the buns in the oven on a baking sheet or a toaster oven.
- Scoop meat into buns, cover with cheese slice, and put the top of the bun on. Repeat on all eight sandwiches.
- Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
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Maia Q
Saturday 24th of May 2014
Thank you for this awesome, simple, delicious recipe! My boyfriend and I couldn't get enough of this unique version of sloppy joes. Definitely will be making this again in the future.
Julie
Monday 26th of May 2014
So glad you and your boyfriend enjoyed this! I need to make this again!
Sally
Wednesday 13th of November 2013
I'm soo sad that I cannot find chorizo in my grocery! Is there a substitute you would recommend? "Regular" pork sausage with some added spices like this recipe: http://homecooking.about.com/od/porkrecipes/r/blpork22.htm ??
Mary
Tuesday 12th of August 2014
Great substitute recipe for chorizo. I'll have to try that next time the grocery doesn't carry it. Julie: what stout beers would you recommend for this recipe? If you can't mention brands that's ok, just curious as to which flavor profiles I'm looking for. Thanks!
Julie
Thursday 14th of November 2013
Hi Sally! Sure, you can totally do it that way or you can just sub it for hot Italian sausage! You pick - either way I'm sure it'll turn out fabulous :)
Nutmeg Nanny
Tuesday 5th of November 2013
My husband and I are major chorizo lovers. This sloppy joe looks so incredible, I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Marisa R. S. Skelton
Thursday 31st of October 2013
LOVE Chorizo - LOVE this idea - can't wait to try these flavors together w/a Stout! amazing! thx for sharing. On my dinner menu soon '(:
Julie
Thursday 31st of October 2013
Nice! Hope you enjoy, Marisa!
Sherri@ The Well Floured Kitchen
Tuesday 29th of October 2013
Brilliant twist on sloppy joes...my Portuguese husband will love them. Pinned.