Easy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
For a family-favorite meal, skip the canned sauce and make easy homemade Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes! With a simple ingredient list, this recipe makes plenty of sandwich servings and yummy leftovers.
Servings 8
Calories 264kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon herb and garlic seasoning homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in skillet or multi-cooker and drain excess grease as needed
- Finely chop pepper, onion, and garlic cloves and add to beef
- Sauté meat and veggies for an additional 3-4 minutes or until softened
- Add ground beef, veggies, and all remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours
Notes
- Let the meat sauce cool, then store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat sauce on the stove and serve with fresh hamburger buns.
- Serve sloppy Joe sauce on your preferred bun or over baked or mashed potatoes. Add any additional toppings such as cheese, pickles, or shredded lettuce.
- To reduce sweetness or sugar content, look for ketchup and BBQ sauce without added sugar.
- Any all-purpose seasoning will work in place of an herb and garlic blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 326IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg