Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
A large batch of sloppy joes are simmered in the slow cooker for an easy, filling meal. Serve on a bun or with bread on the side. Add a slice of American cheese for extra comfort.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- ½ cup chopped red or green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
- ½ to 1 cup ketchup
- 6 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 each hamburger buns
- 8 slices American cheese optional
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and bell pepper; drain off fat. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Pour into crock pot and simmer for two hours. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on a bun with a slice of cheese if desired.
Notes
Amy’s Tips:
Leftover meat can be popped in the freezer for another night’s worth of meals.
For a creative alternative to the regular old Sloppy Joe, why not make Sloppy Joe Turnovers out of the leftover meat. Buy a tube of biscuits and roll each biscuit out into a 4” round. Place ¼ cup of the meat mixture in the center of each round and fold over the top. Seal edges firmly with a fork and bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees. It is a great way to get children to eat their meat because it is discreetly pocketed and is a fun Friday night meal in our own home.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 390mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 2mg
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