Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Mix
Get ready to transform a classic comfort food favorite with this irresistibly flavorful Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Mix! Perfectly seasoned ground beef is slow-cooked with a rich, tangy sauce made from ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar, creating a mouthwatering balance of savory and sweet. Diced onions and green bell peppers add texture and a subtle crunch, while smoked paprika and garlic powder lend a smoky depth of flavor. This easy-to-make recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time before your slow cooker works its magic, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve heaping spoonfuls on soft hamburger buns for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s both nostalgic and satisfying. Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting friends, this hearty, homemade sloppy joe mix is a delicious, no-fuss solution!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large, diced onion
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 8 pieces hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until fully browned. Break it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Place the cooked ground beef into the crock pot.
Add the diced onion and diced green bell pepper to the crock pot.
In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water. Mix well to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce over the ground beef, onions, and peppers in the crock pot. Stir everything together until well combined.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low heat for 4 hours or on high heat for 2 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings if necessary before serving.
Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto hamburger buns and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3329 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.1 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.7 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 6096 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.8 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 126.4 g | 451% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.0 g | ||
| Protein | 277.6 g | 555% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 33.8 mg | 188% | |
| Potassium | 4948 mg | 105% | |
*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.
