Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
Description
This Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes recipe starts by browning ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic, which builds the base flavor and softens the aromatics. After draining fat, the beef mixture transfers to a slow cooker where ketchup, chili sauce, diced green bell pepper, celery, brown sugar, tomato paste, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder are combined. The slow cooking on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours tenderizes the beef further while blending tangy, sweet, and savory elements into the sauce.
The resulting mixture has a thick, hearty consistency that clings well to sandwich buns, offering a balance of sweetness, acidity, and mild heat from the chili powder. The addition of diced vegetables adds slight texture and freshness to the filling. This method creates a classic sloppy joe filling without constant stovetop attention.
Serve the sloppy joe mixture hot piled on fresh bread rolls or slider buns. The sandwich works well for casual family dinners or gatherings. It pairs nicely with simple sides like coleslaw, potato chips, or a green salad. The slow cooker method makes this recipe convenient for busy days or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup chili sauce
- 1 ½ cups green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- bread rolls for serving
Instructions
- Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Place beef in a 4 qt slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients (except rolls) and stir to combine.
- Cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours.
- Serve over rolls or slider buns.
Notes
- Adjust vegetable quantities and spices to taste for preferred texture and flavor intensity in the filling.
- The nutrition information excludes the bread or rolls used for serving, so consider this when planning meals.
- Use fresh ground beef and brown it thoroughly before slow cooking for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 548mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 604mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 23.3mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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