Sloppy Joes Crock Pot
Savor the nostalgic comfort of Sloppy Joes made effortlessly in your crock pot! This deliciously saucy recipe combines tender ground beef, sweet and smoky flavors from ketchup and smoked paprika, and a subtle tang from apple cider vinegar, creating the ultimate family-friendly meal. Freshly diced onions and green bell peppers add a satisfying crunch, while the slow cooker works its magic, blending all the flavors to perfection over hours of slow simmering. Ideal for busy nights or casual get-togethers, these sloppy joes are best served on toasted hamburger buns for a touch of golden crispness. With just 15 minutes of prep, your crock pot will transform simple ingredients into a hearty classic that’s loaded with flavor. Perfect for make-ahead meals or easy weeknight dinners!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, finely diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 6 pieces hamburger buns
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink. Use a wooden spoon to break it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Transfer the cooked ground beef into the crock pot.
Add the finely diced yellow onion and green bell pepper to the crock pot with the ground beef.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the ground beef and vegetables in the crock pot, and stir to coat everything evenly.
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, if possible, to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired by placing them under a broiler or on a griddle until golden and slightly crisp.
Serve the hot, saucy sloppy joe mixture on the hamburger buns. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 186.2 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.5 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 5659 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.0 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 92.6 g | 331% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.5 g | ||
| Protein | 242.9 g | 486% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 3551 mg | 76% | |
*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.
