Crock Pot Sloppy Joes for a Crowd
Perfect for potlucks, game days, or family gatherings, this Crock Pot Sloppy Joes for a Crowd recipe delivers hearty, crowd-pleasing sandwiches with minimal effort! Made with seasoned ground beef, sautéed onions and peppers, and a tangy homemade sauce featuring ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of smoked paprika, these sloppy joes are bursting with rich, savory flavor. The crock pot does all the heavy lifting, keeping the filling warm and ready to serve, so it’s ideal for feeding a large group. With just 20 minutes of prep and a cook time that lets the flavors meld to perfection, this recipe is the ultimate in hands-off comfort food. Serve the flavorful mix on soft hamburger buns and let guests customize with toppings like shredded cheese or coleslaw for an unforgettable spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 24 units hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease and transfer the cooked beef to the crock pot.
Finely dice the yellow onion and green bell pepper. Add them to the crock pot with the ground beef.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the ground beef, onions, and bell pepper in the crock pot. Stir everything together to ensure the beef and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
When the sloppy joe mixture is hot and flavorful, taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Keep the crock pot on the 'warm' setting for serving.
Serve the sloppy joe filling on hamburger buns and enjoy! You can offer toppings like shredded cheese, pickles, or cole slaw for added variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 339.1 g | 435% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.8 g | 724% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 963 mg | 321% | |
| Sodium | 10261 mg | 446% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 532.4 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 349.9 g | 1250% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.1 g | ||
| Protein | 576.7 g | 1153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 776 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 60.6 mg | 337% | |
| Potassium | 5905 mg | 126% | |
*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.
