Super Slow Sloppy Joes

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Super Slow Sloppy Joes! This comforting classic is taken to a whole new level with a rich, homemade sauce that simmers low and slow in your trusty slow cooker for four hours, allowing the bold flavors of Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and tangy apple cider vinegar to meld beautifully. Packed with tender ground beef, sautéed onions, and green bell peppers, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of savory and sweet, thanks to a touch of brown sugar and tomato paste. Serve the hearty mixture on toasted hamburger buns for a messy, satisfying meal that’s sure to please the whole family. These slow-cooked Sloppy Joes are perfect for busy days and casual gatherings, offering a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead dinner with minimal prep time. Garnish with pickles, shredded cheese, or coleslaw for an extra burst of flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 8 pieces hamburger buns

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat over medium-high and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Transfer the browned ground beef to a slow cooker.

Step 3

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 minute. Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, paprika, smoked paprika (if using), salt, black pepper, and water. Stir well to form a sauce.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the flavors meld together perfectly.

Step 7

After 4 hours, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired. Scoop the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the buns and serve warm.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with pickles, shredded cheese, or coleslaw for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(774.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	847.2

Total Fat 33.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3980.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 119.0g	0%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Protein 116.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248.6mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 615.1mg	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: 22.8%

Protein: 35.2%

Carbs: 42.0%