Description

These Crockpot Sloppy Joes pack irresistible flavors into a simple dish. Made with tender ground beef, zesty spices, and a rich sauce, they’re perfect for a quick dinner or gatherings. Enjoy this comfort food classic easily prepared in your slow cooker!

Ingredients

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2 pounds lean ground beef
1 small onion finely diced
1 green bell pepper finely diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ cups ketchup
8 ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Burger buns
Pickles
Shredded cheddar
Coleslaw

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Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Transfer the cooked beef mixture to the slow cooker.
In the slow cooker, combine ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until thick and flavorful.
Adjust seasoning by tasting and adding more salt, vinegar, or brown sugar if needed. If too loose, uncover and cook on high for an additional 15 to 20 minutes to thicken.
Serve warm on toasted buns with your choice of toppings, such as pickles, shredded cheddar, and coleslaw.

Notes

For a healthier version, substitute half of the ground beef with ground turkey.
Feel free to customize toppings to your liking, including jalapeños or different cheeses.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg