Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

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These meaty Crock Pot Sloppy Joes are simple to make in the slow cooker and loaded with rich flavors. Cooked slowly with brown sugar, tomato sauce, and spices, this homemade recipe is a meat lover's dream. It's a great, budget-friendly dish that’s ideal for a weeknight meal, parties, or when you’re feeding a crowd!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 254kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Ingredients

2 slices sandwich bread - torn into pieces
¼ cup milk
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion - finely chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a medium size bowl, mash together torn bread and milk. Mix in with ground beef.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in onions and cook until softened. Add in garlic and chili powder and cook for 2 minutes. Add in ground beef mixture and cook until browned. Break up any large chunks of meat with a wooden spoon or potato masher.
Transfer meat mixture to slow cooker. Add in tomato sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover with lid. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or 3-5 on high.
When done, skim off any fat that's collected with a large spoon and discard. Adjust seasoning. Serve on warm buns.

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Notes

Sloppy Joes are a great dish to prepare ahead of time. You can cook the Sloppy Joe mixture, let it cool, and then refrigerate it. When ready to serve, reheat it in the crockpot on low until warmed through.
To freeze, allow the Sloppy Joes to cool completely before transferring them to airtight containers or freezer bags. Label and date the containers, and they can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.

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