Easy Kid Friendly Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
Get ready to wow your family with these Easy Kid-Friendly Crock Pot Sloppy Joes—an effortless, flavor-packed dinner perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings! This classic comfort food is made with lean ground beef, fresh onions, and bell peppers, all simmered in a tangy, sweet, and savory homemade sauce featuring ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of brown sugar. The slow cooker does all the hard work, infusing the dish with rich flavors while freeing up your time. Serve the hearty mixture on soft hamburger buns for an instant crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. Simple, satisfying, and tailored to please even the pickiest eaters, this kid-approved recipe makes weeknight dinners a breeze!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pieces hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Transfer the cooked ground beef to the crock pot.
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the crock pot, stirring to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the crock pot, stirring until everything is well-coated in the sauce.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Taste and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or sweetness) if needed before serving.
To serve, spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto hamburger buns. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.2 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 698 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 331 mg | 7% | |
*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.
