Sam's Sloppy Joes Crock Pot

Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with Sam's Sloppy Joes Crock Pot recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe combines tender ground beef with a medley of bold, savory flavors, courtesy of tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar for subtle sweetness. Fresh diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic infuse each bite with aromatic depth, while mustard and chili powder bring just the right amount of tang and spice. The best part? It's all effortlessly cooked in your crock pot, allowing the ingredients to meld into a rich, hearty filling. Serve this crowd-pleaser on soft burger buns, and don’t forget to pair it with pickles or coleslaw for the ultimate homestyle meal. Quick to prep, irresistibly flavorful, and easy to love, this Crock Pot Sloppy Joe recipe is comfort food at its finest.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion, finely diced
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 0.75 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 Burger buns

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Break it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Transfer the cooked ground beef to your crock pot (slow cooker).

Step 3

Add the finely diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the crock pot.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly to combine.

Step 5

Set the slow cooker to the low setting and cook for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure all the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Once the mixture is thickened and well combined, give it a taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

Step 7

Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto hamburger buns and serve warm. Optionally, serve with pickles or coleslaw on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2154.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3366.2

Total Fat 176.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 642.3mg	0%
Sodium 6049.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 259.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 84.0g
Protein 183.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 488.2mg	0%
Iron 26.6mg	0%
Potassium 3048.6mg	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: 47.2%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 30.9%