Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
A rich, tangy, sweet, and savory Sloppy Joe mixture made effortlessly in the slow cooker for an easy, family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours (low) or 2–3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4–6 hours
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hamburger buns, toasted
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Add the cooked beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Stir well before serving.
- Spoon mixture onto toasted hamburger buns and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey for a lighter option.
- Add jalapeños for heat.
- Stir in barbecue sauce for smoky flavor.
- Add shredded carrots or zucchini for extra vegetables.
- Serve over potatoes, rice, or pasta instead of buns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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