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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

These Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are a cozy, kid-approved dinner with a richly seasoned meat sauce that simmers to perfection while you go about your day. Just dump, stir, and come back to sandwich-ready goodness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Nora from Savory Nothings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion about 1 medium
  • ½ cup diced celery about 1 stick
  • ½ cup diced green or red pepper about 1 small
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 2 teaspoons smoky BBQ seasoning or alternatively ground paprika, smoked or regular
  • 6 to 8 hamburger buns toasted
  • optional: pickle slices, chips for serving

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and break up beef, onion, celery, and garlic; drain and set aside.
    sautéed vegetables in skillet
  • In a slow cooker, combine remaining ingredients except buns and pickles/chips; stir in beef mixture.
    uncooked sloppy joes in slow cooker
  • Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours. Spoon onto buns; garnish with pickle slices, if desired.
    sloppy joes in slow cooker

Notes

  • Use ground beef, turkey, or chicken
  • Add bell pepper, grated carrot, or zucchini if desired
  • BBQ sauce works instead of ketchup
  • Freeze leftovers up to 3 months

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg