Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (1 kg) ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• Soft hamburger buns
• Pickles or cheese (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
3. Add the chopped onion, green pepper, and garlic.
4. Cook for 3–5 minutes until the vegetables become soft.
5. Transfer the cooked beef mixture into a slow cooker.
6. Add:
   • Tomato sauce
   • Ketchup
   • Worcestershire sauce
   • Mustard
   • Brown sugar
   • All seasonings
7. Stir everything together until well combined.
8. Cover and cook:
   • Low heat: 4–6 hours
   • High heat: 2–3 hours
9. Once the mixture is thick, rich, and flavorful, spoon it generously onto toasted hamburger buns.
10. Serve warm with fries, pickles, or a side salad.

🍔 Enjoy a juicy, saucy, and comforting homemade Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe sandwich!