Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Delicious slow cooker Sloppy Joes are an easy crock pot dinner recipe that takes just minutes to throw together!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3 20

Total Time 3 30

Servings servings

Calories 244kcal

Add ground beef to large skillet, and brown over medium heat.
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
Drain browned ground beef, and return to pan along with onion and bell pepper.
1 cup chopped white or yellow onion, 1 cup chopped bell pepper
Cook, stirring regularly, until vegetables are just softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add beef and vegetable mixture to slow cooker along with remaining ingredients.
½ cup ketchup, 8 ounce can tomato sauce, 6 ounce can tomato paste, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon molasses, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ tablespoon liquid smoke, 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Stir to combine.
Cover, and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours.

Beef: I use 90% lean ground beef. See the notes above the recipe for using ground chicken or ground turkey.
Brown sugar: We like our sloppy joes a little on the sweeter side. If you don't, try starting with half the brown sugar (2 tablespoons - unpacked), and go from there by taste.
Chili powder: There is no kick to this recipe. The chili powder just gives the dish some extra flavor. If you like a little more heat, increase the chili powder to taste.
Nutrition values are estimates.