Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these Crock Pot Italian Sloppy Joes—a mouthwatering twist on the traditional comfort food favorite. This slow-cooked delight features tender ground beef simmered with diced onions, green bell peppers, and a rich tomato base infused with Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and garlic for a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Easy to prepare and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this hearty recipe takes just 15 minutes of hands-on prep before the crock pot does the rest, effortlessly melding the flavors into a robust, savory filling. Serve on toasted hoagie rolls and crown with gooey provolone or mozzarella cheese for a cheesy, saucy, and satisfyingly messy meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these Italian-style sloppy joes will have your family asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground beef
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 1 large Green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 6 rolls Hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- 6 slices Provolone or mozzarella cheese slices
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to the crock pot.
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 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot.
In the crock pot, add Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 3.5 to 4 hours, or HIGH for 2-2.5 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, you can stir in a small amount of water until it reaches your desired consistency.
To serve, toast the hoagie rolls or sandwich buns if desired. Spoon the Italian sloppy joe mixture onto the buns and top each with a slice of provolone or mozzarella cheese.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 226.2 g | 290% | |
| Saturated Fat | 94.5 g | 472% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 762 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 6893 mg | 300% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 348.7 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.0 g | ||
| Protein | 255.0 g | 510% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1673 mg | 129% | |
| Iron | 37.6 mg | 209% | |
| Potassium | 5359 mg | 114% | |
*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.
