Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes—a mouthwatering twist on the traditional comfort food favorite. This slow-cooked delight features tender ground beef simmered with diced onions, green bell peppers, and a rich tomato base infused with Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and garlic for a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Easy to prepare and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this hearty recipe takes just 15 minutes of hands-on prep before the crock pot does the rest, effortlessly melding the flavors into a robust, savory filling. Serve on toasted hoagie rolls and crown with gooey provolone or mozzarella cheese for a cheesy, saucy, and satisfyingly messy meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these Italian-style sloppy joes will have your family asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 large Yellow onion, diced
• 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 6 rolls Hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
• 6 slices Provolone or mozzarella cheese slices

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to the crock pot.

Step 2

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and green bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the crock pot, add Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 3.5 to 4 hours, or HIGH for 2-2.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, you can stir in a small amount of water until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 6

To serve, toast the hoagie rolls or sandwich buns if desired. Spoon the Italian sloppy joe mixture onto the buns and top each with a slice of provolone or mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2757.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4361.0

Total Fat 226.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 762.3mg	0%
Sodium 6893.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 348.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 67.0g
Protein 255.0g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1672.8mg	0%
Iron 37.6mg	0%
Potassium 5359.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 31.3%