Favorite Sloppy Joes Crock Pot

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Favorite Sloppy Joes Crock Pot recipe! Featuring tender ground beef simmered to perfection with finely chopped onions, green bell peppers, and a rich homemade sauce, this dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. The sweet and tangy sauce, made with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and a hint of smoked paprika, melds beautifully over hours of slow cooking, infusing every bite with bold, savory flavors. Quick to prep and perfect for busy days, this slow cooker Sloppy Joe recipe is a fuss-free way to feed a hungry family or a lively gathering. Serve it heaped onto soft hamburger buns for a messy, mouthwatering meal that everyone will adore. Perfect for family dinners, parties, and beyond!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 pieces hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain off any excess grease.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

Step 3

Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to your crock pot.

Step 4

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot. Stir to evenly coat everything in the sauce.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure the mixture doesn’t stick to the edges.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Step 8

Serve the Sloppy Joe mixture on hamburger buns and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1919.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3142.0

Total Fat 193.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 602.1mg	0%
Sodium 5834.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 214.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 119.4g	0%
Total Sugars 71.4g
Protein 269.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 344.7mg	0%
Iron 28.2mg	0%
Potassium 2973.8mg	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: 47.4%

Protein: 29.2%

Carbs: 23.4%