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Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes look and sound unhealthy, but are packed with tons of veggies and lean beef! An easy and tasty meal everyone will enjoy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 388 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. lean ground beef I used 90/10
- 1 large onion
- 2/3 cup baby carrots
- 2 small zucchini
- 2 small yellow squash
sloppy joe sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon dried mustard
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 6-8 whole wheat kaiser rolls or hamburger buns
optional toppings:
- dill pickles
- cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Turn crockpot to high and set aside. In a large, nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. While meat is browning, grate onion, carrot, zucchini, and yellow squash using a food processor {or you can do it by hand}. Drain well and spoon meat into warmed crockpot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Replace pan to the heat.
- Place vegetables into the hot pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until the water from the veggies has evaporated and vegetables are tender about 7 minutes. Pour over meat in crockpot.
- Replace pan back on the heat. Pour in all ingredients for the sauce and whisk until smooth. Simmer gently 5 minutes, then pour over ingredients in crockpot. Stir to coat everything evenly. Cover and cook 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve over tightly toasted whole wheat hamburger or kaiser buns.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
982mg
(41%)
Potassium
1025mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
2350IU
(47%)
Vitamin C
22.3mg
(25%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 982mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 2350IU | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 22.3mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.