Crock-Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe
The best thing about this Crock Pot Sloppy Joes recipe is how easy it is to feed a crowd. This fix-ahead recipe is freezer-friendly, so you can prepare it in advance to simplify busy nights.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 hamburger buns
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion and green bell pepper until the beef is no longer pink. Add the minced garlic in the last minute of cooking. Drain any excess grease.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the Crock Pot. Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking.
- Serve the Sloppy Joe mixture piled onto hamburger buns, optionally accompanied by a side of coleslaw or pickles.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 24gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 756mgFiber: 1g
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