Description
Hearty Midwestern Crockpot Sloppy Joes deliver classic comfort with ground beef simmered in tangy sauce. Slow-cooked flavors meld perfectly, satisfying hunger with minimal kitchen effort you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high and thoroughly brown the ground beef, ensuring no pink remains.
- Drain away excess grease, then incorporate finely diced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Gently transfer the meat and vegetable mixture into the crockpot, maintaining all the flavorful bits from the skillet.
- Blend tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper directly into the crockpot, stirring until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for 4-6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and meat to become exceptionally tender.
- Stir contents periodically to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking throughout the preparation time.
- Once cooking is complete, verify seasoning and adjust if necessary with additional salt or pepper.
- Spoon the rich, savory mixture onto soft hamburger buns, ensuring each serving is generously portioned.
- Serve immediately while warm, offering extra napkins for the delightfully messy eating experience.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier version of the classic sloppy joe.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to accommodate different dietary preferences and create a lighter meal.
- Dice vegetables finely to ensure even cooking and a smoother texture in the crockpot, helping picky eaters enjoy the dish.
- Adjust seasonings gradually and taste as you go, allowing you to customize the flavor profile to your family’s preferences without overwhelming the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 6 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg