Crock Pot Savory Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 8 rolls or slider buns

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Finely chop the onion.
- Mince the garlic.
- Dice the bell pepper.
- Chop the celery.

2. Brown the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned. This should take approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat, and transfer the beef to your Crock Pot.

3. Add Vegetables:
- To the meat in the Crock Pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and chopped celery.

4. Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder.
- Mix well until the brown sugar is dissolved.

5. Combine and Cook:
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meat and vegetables in the Crock Pot.
- Stir to ensure everything is well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours (PT6H) or on high for 3 hours (PT3H).

6. Toast the Buns (Optional):
- If desired, lightly toast the rolls or slider buns just before serving for added texture.

7. Assemble and Serve:
- Spoon generous portions of the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
- Top with the other half and serve warm.

Total Time

PT6H – 6 hours (on low setting)
or
PT3H – 3 hours (on high setting)

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Sloppy Joes, Crock Pot, Ground Beef, Easy Dinner, Savory, Family Meal, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker Recipe, Hearty Dish, American Cuisine

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

2,200 calories for the entire dish

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