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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes: Enjoy Easy Homemade Flavor!

A delicious and easy recipe for Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes that brings homemade flavor to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 hamburger buns

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are softened.
  3. Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker.
  4. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once cooked, serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For added flavor, try mixing in a tablespoon of hot sauce or a teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • For a vegetarian option, use lentils or black beans instead of meat.

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