Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe
A slow cooker sloppy joe recipe with bold flavor and super easy to make.
Servings: 8
Calories: 463kcal
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ yellow onion diced small
- 1 tbs minced garlic
- 2 pounds ground beef
Sauce
- 30 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- 6 hamburger buns
- 6 slices cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper, stir in the minced garlic.
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns.
- Top with a slice of yellow cheese and serve warm.
Notes
Storage
Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezer Friendly
Freeze cooled sloppy joe filling for up to 3 months.
Serving Tip
Toast the buns before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 934mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 5mg