Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with these irresistible Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes! Perfectly seasoned ground beef is combined with tender onions, bell peppers, and a rich, tangy homemade sauce made with tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of brown sugar for the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. This easy slow-cooker recipe minimizes hands-on time, allowing the flavors to meld together over hours of slow cooking, resulting in a mouthwatering, saucy filling that's perfect for piling onto soft hamburger buns. With just 20 minutes of prep time and customizable toppings like pickles or coleslaw, this family-friendly classic is a fuss-free option for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game-day gatherings. Make these crowd-pleasing sloppy joes and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 Yellow onion, diced
• 1 Green bell pepper, diced
• 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
• 15 ounces Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 Hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked beef and vegetables to the slow cooker.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir to coat everything evenly.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Once the cooking time is complete, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns. Optionally, garnish with pickles or coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1432.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1280.2

Total Fat 39.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6085.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 121.7g	0%
Total Sugars 82.3g
Protein 119.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 300.5mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 999.0mg	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: 20.3%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 52.6%