Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
These Crock Pot Sloppy Joes are sweet, tangy, and saucy, made with pantry staples and only 10 minutes of hands-on prep. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 6
Calories: 485kcal
Equipment
- Wooden spoon or meat chopper (for breaking up the beef)
- slow cooker
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 lb. ground beef
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoons pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and chop very small.
- Drain.
- Add the beef to your crockpot, along with the rest of the ingredients.
- Stir to combine.
- Cook on low 2-3 hours, and stir well.
- Serve on hamburger buns, or bread, with chips, fries, and pickles, of course.
Notes
- Drain the beef well. Leftover grease will make the sauce thin and oily.
- Too thin? Cook with the lid off for the last 20–30 minutes so the sauce thickens.
- Make ahead: Brown and drain the beef up to a day ahead and refrigerate it. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 4mg