Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    592 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are every child's favorite comfort food and are a true classic! They are made with ground beef, in a flavorful tomato sauce, and served on hamburger buns with a slice of cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Serve with:

  • 6 hamburger buns
  • 6 lices yellow cheese
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Next, place the ground beef in the pan and season it with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until browned.
  3. Transfer to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
  4. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
  5. Spoon the meat onto the hamburger buns, with a slice of cheese, then serve.

Notes

  • Browning the ground beef makes a difference. I have tried it both ways to tell my readers whether it matters. It does matter. First, it helps develop a deeper flavor with a process called the Maillard reaction. This happens when the meat is caramelized in a hot pan to make a crust. It seals in the juices and flavors while adding a rich taste. 
  • Use extra lean ground beef so there won’t be as much grease. I suggest 85/15 or higher.
  • Always drain the grease after browning. Too much grease will make your sloppy joes too sloppy. 
  • If using a nonstick pan, do not add any oil when browning the beef. 
  • Add the cornstarch slurry to the mix to thicken the sloppy joe sauce. 
  • Let the ground beef come to room temperature before starting, and it will cook more evenly. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 592kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 1081mg (45%) Potassium 724mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 793IU (16%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 316mg (32%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 592kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 1081mg 45%
Potassium 724mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 793IU 16%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 316mg 32%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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