Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
These Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are made with simple, better-for-you ingredients and packed with incredible flavor. The crockpot does all the work, giving you a high-protein, family-friendly dinner with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd.
Servings: 6
Calories: 488kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb 93% lean ground beef
- 16 oz Tomato sauce
- ½ cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Salt and pepper each
- 6 Hamburger buns
- 6 slice Cheese
- 18 slices pickles optional
Instructions
- If needed, grease a large skillet. You may not need to if you're using a non-stick skillet.
- Place ground beef in the pan and season it with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Break up with a spoon and cook until browned.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until fully mixed.
- Transfer the cooked meat to the slow cooker along with the sauce mixture. Stir well and cover with lid.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Spoon meat onto hamburger buns, top with cheese and pickles, then serve!
Notes
Meat Options - I love this with ground beef but you can swap with ground turkey or chicken. Just aim for a similar fat percentage so the sauce stays rich and flavorful.
Meal Prep & Storage - Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 4 days and freeze beautifully for up to 3 months. The flavors get even better the next day.
Serving Suggestions - Great on toasted buns, baked potatoes, rice, or even as a topping for nachos.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g
