Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes (Easy Cowboy-Approved Dinner)
This easy Sloppy Joe recipe is the ultimate childhood classic! Made with browned ground beef that’s simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce in the slow cooker.
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 lb ground beef 80/20
- ½ small sweet onion small dice
- ½ red bell pepper small dice
Sauce
- 1 ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoon mustard
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium high heat, add vegetable oil and saute diced onions and bell peppers until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Breaking it up into small pieces with your spatula as you cook it. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Mix together your sauce ingredients and pour on the meat, stir to combine.
- Turn crock pot to high and cook for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.
- Scoop on to hamburger buns and enjoy!