Description
A comforting recipe for Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes, perfect for cozy evenings with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 16 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 6 hamburger buns
- 6 slices yellow cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, allowing it to get nice and hot.
- Place the ground beef in the pan, seasoning it generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until it’s beautifully browned.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker; it’s okay if it’s not fully cooked.
- Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, prepared mustard, smoked paprika, and a pinch more salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 180 minutes or LOW for 360 minutes.
- Spoon the mixture onto the hamburger buns and top with a slice of cheese before serving.
Notes
Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the mixture a day in advance for even more flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg