Easy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe
These delicious sloppy joes bring classic comfort food right to your table in the easiest way possible.
Servings: 12
Calories: 349kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground beef I used 85/15
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- 3-5 garlic cloves minced
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup brown sugar lightly packed
- ¼ cup stone ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break into smaller pieces, cooking until no longer pink.
- Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the hot skillet. Cook until vegetables soften.
- Transfer the meat mixture to your slow cooker and add the rest of the ingredients, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until the flavors meld perfectly.
Notes
- Brown the meat well in a large dutch oven or skillet for best flavor
- Drain excess grease before adding to the slow cooker
- Toast your buns for extra texture
- Make a double batch and freeze portions for later
- Choose soft buns that can hold up to the meat mixture
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Vitamin D: 0.1µg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg