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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe

A slow cooker sloppy joe recipe with bold flavor and super easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot sloppy joes, lose meat sandwich, sloppy joes, slow cooker sloppy joes
Servings: 8
Calories: 463kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Salted butter
  • ½ Yellow onion diced small
  • 1 tbs Garlic minced
  • 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
  • Kosher salt and black 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