Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

A sloppy joe sandwich on a plate with chips and pickles

4.5 Stars (193 Reviews)

Yield: 16 servings

prep time: 20

cook time: 4 20

total time: 4 40

This Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes recipe is super flavorful, easy to make in a Crock-Pot, and great for feeding a crowd. Serve on soft buns with toppings like pickled onions for a crowd favorite meal any time. I guarantee you'll get asked for the recipe!

Ingredients

3 pounds lean ground beef I also do a combination of ground beef and turkey, usually 2 lbs. beef & 1 lb. turkey
1 large yellow onion finely chopped
1½ cups finely chopped celery
6 large cloves garlic minced
1 can 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup chili sauce
½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon medium chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more to taste
additional salt to taste

Instructions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and onion together until beef is cooked, breaking up beef with a spatula. Drain off fat and transfer to a slow cooker. Or just use a multi-cooker - brown the beef and onion right in the cooker, and drain off fat.
Add all remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir well. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. The longer cook time will give a deeper flavor.

Video

Notes

To serve: Serve sloppy joes on soft buns - I like to offer regular size buns and smaller dinner roll size buns. Pickles are a must - dill pickle spears or chips, refrigerator sweet pickles, and pickled red onions are all great choices. And we always include some thick ripple potato chips - I personally like to eat sloppy joes without buns, using sturdy potato chips as my "scoops"!

Calories do not include buns, chips, or condiments.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 233kcal Carbohydrates: 9g Protein: 25g Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 4g Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 76mg Sodium: 248mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 6g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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