Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavor of Crockpot Sloppy Joes! This easy recipe combines ground beef, tangy sauces, and spices for a comforting meal that’s great for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Burger buns
- Pickles
- Shredded cheddar
- Coleslaw
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked, draining excess grease if needed.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker.
- Add ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the mixture is thick and flavorful.
- Taste the mixture; adjust seasoning with salt, vinegar, or brown sugar as necessary. If too loose, cook uncovered on high for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
- Serve the mixture on toasted buns with desired toppings.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute half of the ground beef with ground turkey.
Feel free to customize toppings based on your preference.
If desired, cook the mixture a bit longer for an even thicker consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: n/a
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg