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Posted August 18, 2020 Last Updated August 18, 2020 by Jennifer // 22 Comments**This post may contain affiliate links**

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Casserole

Filed Under: Beef Recipes, Casserole Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes

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This tasty meal made in the slow cooker has your name written on it! So easy and kid friendly this Sloppy Joe Casserole is the perfect meal for your busy life!sloppy joe casserole on a gray plate with a fork

Let’s face it… sometimes, we just need simple meals with the flavors we all grew up loving… but with a little twist.

Sloppy Joe Casserole is that quick and easy one-pot meal that combines all of the “comfort food” flavors that your family already craves. It comes together quickly in the morning and is ready to eat when you get home. It’s perfect for dinners on busy nights.

Why not add some more antioxidants to your family’s diet? This is a versatile recipe that allows for adding extra veggies such as bell peppers and onions. Your family will get a nutritious meal instead of greasy drive-thru food.
sloppy joe mixture in a white slow cooker

Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Sloppy Joe Casserole In A Slow Cooker:

  • ground beef
  • tomato sauce
  • BBQ sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • apple cider vinegar
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • dried mustard
  • salt
  • pepper
  • red pepper
  • frozen hash browns
  • sharp cheddar

Lower your cholesterol intake by substituting ground turkey for the beef.

Add some zip to your casserole! Substitute up to 1/4 cup prepared mustard for dried mustard.

If you don’t have some of the ingredients, play around with alternative ones. 

hashbrowns on sloppy joe mixture in a slow cooker

How To Make Sloppy Joe Casserole In A Slow Cooker…

  1. brown and drain ground beef and place in slow cooker
  2. add remaining ingredients, except for hash browns and cheese, stir to combine
  3. top with frozen hash browns
  4. cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours
  5. top with shredded cheese and melt for 15 minutes before serving

You can brown up the top of the hash browns by drizzling with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and placing in the oven (if your slow cooker liner is oven safe) for a few minutes at 400 degrees.

sloppy joe casserole in a white slow cooker

Pro Tips:

Browning several pounds of ground beef and then portioning it into one-pound servings saves a lot of time! Just freeze each serving in airtight freezer bags. It will thaw quickly and you’ll have meat on hand for cooking on busy days!
If you want the top of your casserole crispy, you can brown up the top of the hash browns by drizzling with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and placing in the oven (if your slow cooker liner is oven safe) for a few minutes at 400 degrees.

Don’t run out and buy a bunch of ingredients if you don’t have something in your pantry. Substitute whatever you have that works in the recipe.

sloppy joe casserole on a gray plate with a fork

Love casserole recipes? Try my other slow cooker casserole recipes!

sloppy joe casserole on a gray plate with fork

Slow Cooker Sweet BBQ Sloppy Joe Casserole

This tasty meal made in the slow cooker has your name written on it! So easy and kid friendly this Sloppy Joe Casserole is the perfect meal for your busy life!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 12 oz shredded frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 4 - 6 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Brown and drain ground beef and place in slow cooker
  • Add remaining ingredients except for hash browns and cheese and stir to combine well
  • Top with frozen hash browns
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4
  • Top with shredded cheese and let melt for about 15 minutes before serving

Notes

  • make up a big batch of ground beef and keep in the freezer for even quicker prep on recipes like this
  • drizzle with melted butter and cook in oven for a few minutes to brown hashbrowns
  • store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days or freezer up to 3 months 

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Y says

    October 4, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    Yummy! Super easy. Sadly, no leftovers.

    Reply
  2. Corinna says

    August 28, 2020 at 5:01 am

    Hello and thank you for this recipe.
    I would love to try it out, but in my part of the world I can’t buy frozen hashbrowns.
    Could you perhaps tell me if I can just use shredded raw potatoes to substitute the hashbrowns?
    I am still new to the slowcooker and don’t know if I can easily substitute things.
    Thank you for your help!
    Kind Regards Corinna

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 29, 2020 at 9:50 am

      Yes I think that should work!

      Reply
  3. Mindy says

    June 1, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    Haha! Sterno- not stereo!

    Reply
  4. Mindy says

    May 26, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Wondering how many people this recipe would feed as it is. So I know if I need to make 3x,4x,5x….. I’m cooking for a grad party with about 50 people. Thinking I can make this 4-5 times and put in a big tin pan before adding the cheese and bake it to melt the cheese so I have a LARGE pan?? It sounds SO good! And it’s something very different- get tired of all the same food at parties. Thanks so much!

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    • Jennifer says

      May 27, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Mindy! I think you’d easily serve 6-8 with the regular recipe. And if you serve other sides it could easily be stretched further. A great idea for a party!!

      Reply
      • Mindy says

        June 1, 2015 at 4:35 pm

        Could this be baked instead of made in crock pot? I’m making this X4 for a grad party and baking would be easier and then keeping warm in foil pan over a stereo ???? Thanks!!!

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          June 2, 2015 at 12:37 pm

          I don’t see any reason why not. I’d be tempted to go with a slightly higher heat… like 375 or 400. Not sure how long so just keep a close eye on it! Maybe 20 mins?

          Reply
  5. Lakin Vetrova says

    April 4, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    Ok, so I’m 28 years old and this winter I had an unexpected weight gain due to a slower metabolism. So trying to eat healthy wasnt as big of a challenge as finding something hearty to keep my boyfriend (a carpenter) satisfied. I love your recipes and have added a lot of them to my out of milk app!!! Thanks for being a life saver!!!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 5, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Thanks so much for the kind words! So glad you found some recipes that you both love! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Rebecca says

    November 29, 2014 at 1:30 am

    So I can use a can of sloppy joe mix and hamburger and then the hash browns and cheese, right??? I’m not much for recipes with more than 5-6 ingredients. 😉

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 29, 2014 at 8:21 am

      yes, that should work 😉

      Reply
  7. Stephanie DeLacy says

    October 25, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    I am making this later in the week…I hope I can wait that long! This looks like the perfect fall food. I’m so excited to try it!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 25, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      Great! Let me know how it turns out for you!

      Reply
      • Stephanie DeLacy says

        October 31, 2014 at 8:25 pm

        Jennifer, I made it tonight for dinner and it was awesome! I substituted ground turkey for the ground beef, but it still had a ton of flavor. I will definitely be adding this to my list of recipes to try again. 🙂

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          November 2, 2014 at 7:45 am

          Great!! Thanks for letting me know!

          Reply
  8. Michele says

    August 13, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Hi! I’m modifying the recipe a bit. Adding some frozen onions and substiting 1 can of tomato soup and 1 can of cheddar soup for the BBQ/vinegar/Worcester. I also doubled the recipe. Can’t wait to eat tonight! Yum!
    –Michele

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 13, 2014 at 10:06 am

      Sounds very yummy! Let me know the verdict!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Nicole @ Mediterranean Baby says

    April 22, 2014 at 8:32 am

    I am making this tonight for dinner. I had an extra pound of ground meat and my kids LOVE hashbrowns. Pinterest brought me to you!! I just turned on the slow cooker with all of the ingredients. Thanks!!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 22, 2014 at 9:27 am

      So glad you found me!! Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  10. Kathy says

    April 22, 2014 at 7:21 am

    This looks really good! Love the hash browns addition!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 22, 2014 at 7:49 am

      Thanks!! My family really enjoyed it!

      Reply

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