Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes in the Crock Pot might just be the best thing to ever happen to your weeknight dinner plans. Not only does this take minimal effort to make, but it makes for a tasty, fan favorite meal!
Equipment
- Crock Pot 4 1/2 quart is a nice size for this recipe, but other sizes can be used
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 16 ounces pork sausage
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1/2 medium size bell pepper (diced)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce (an 8oz can of tomato sauce is perfect)
- 1/2 cup water (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (measured packed)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Heat a large dutch oven or deep skillet over a medium high heat. Add the beef, sausage, diced onion and green bell pepper and cook until the meat completely browns. This takes approximately 10 minutes. Drain the meat well once there is no more pink.
- Add the browned meat to the Crockpot. Pour in the tomato sauce, water, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and flour.
- Stir to combine, then allow it to cook on high for 4 hours. Once the 4 hours is up, serve on hamburger buns of your choice and enjoy!
Notes
Storage - You can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 921mgPotassium: 619mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 543IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 4mg
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.