Description
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes are a hearty and comforting slow cooker sandwich filling made with savory ground beef, tomato sauce, onions, peppers, and sweet tangy seasonings. This easy family-friendly recipe creates rich homemade flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, and cozy comfort-food dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder or 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or turkey until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to a Crock Pot or slow cooker.
- Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
- Stir the mixture well before serving. The sauce should be thick and flavorful.
- Toast the hamburger buns if desired and spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto each bun.
- Serve warm with fries, chips, salad, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for a lighter version.
- Add hot sauce or jalapeños for a spicy variation.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a splash of water or tomato sauce while reheating.
- The filling freezes very well for meal prep.
- Brioche buns add extra richness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
