Crockpot Sloppy Joes
These Crockpot Sloppy Joes are made with ground beef, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and simple seasonings for a sweet and tangy sandwich filling. This easy slow cooker recipe is great for busy weeknight dinners, family gatherings, and game day meals.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 lb. ground beef
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. mustard
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp. water
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into very small pieces as it cooks. Drain the excess grease.
- Add the ingredients. Transfer the cooked ground beef to your crockpot. Add the brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and water.
- Stir everything together. Mix well until the beef is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Cook in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours, stirring well before serving. Make sure the beef mixture reaches a safe temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Serve and enjoy. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns or slices of bread. Serve with chips, French fries, and pickles.
Servings: 6
Calories: 400kcal