Crock Pot Sloppy Sloppy Joes

Transform weeknight dinners with these irresistible Crock Pot Sloppy Sloppy Joes! This slow cooker recipe blends tender, flavorful ground beef with a hearty mix of fresh vegetables like onion, bell pepper, and garlic, simmered in a tangy, slightly sweet homemade sauce made from tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and a splash of Worcestershire. Perfectly balanced with hints of chili powder and apple cider vinegar, this dish delivers bold, comforting flavors in every bite. With minimal prep and the convenience of your crock pot, these Sloppy Joes make an effortless meal for busy days, serving up to eight hungry appetites. Serve atop toasted hamburger buns and pair with pickles or coleslaw for the ultimate family-friendly dinner or game-day treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 0.75 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 pieces Hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned (about 6–7 minutes). Drain the excess fat and transfer the cooked beef to your crock pot.

Step 2

Finely chop the yellow onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Add them to the crock pot with the ground beef.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot.

Step 4

Stir the contents of the crock pot to ensure everything is evenly combined.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.

Step 6

Once cooked, taste and adjust seasonings if needed (additional salt, sugar, or vinegar can enhance the flavors).

Step 7

Toast the hamburger buns. Spoon a generous portion of the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom bun, top with the other half, and serve warm.

Step 8

Optional: Serve with pickles or coleslaw on the side for added crunch and tang.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2361.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3242.4

Total Fat 200.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 642.3mg	0%
Sodium 6107.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 122.9g	0%
Total Sugars 70.2g
Protein 272.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 388.9mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 2950.1mg	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: 47.8%

Protein: 28.9%

Carbs: 23.3%