Prep the ingredients

• Cut the cheddar cheese into cubes.
• Dice the yellow onion.

Cook the bacon

• Cut the bacon and cook it in a pan until crisp.
• Remove the bacon and set it aside, then discard some of the excess grease.

Soften the onion

• Add the onion to the pan and cook, then push it to the side.

Brown the beef

• Add the ground beef, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder.
• Break the beef into larger chunks and cook until fully done, then remove some excess grease.

Build the sauce

• Add the ketchup, tomato paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, beer and beef broth.
• Mix everything together and cook until thickened.

Add bacon and cheese

• Let the mixture sit, then add the chopped bacon and the cheese.
• Mix and let the cheese melt slightly, but not all the way.

Serve

• Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto toasted buns.
• Top with onion rings and serve.