Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 8 hamburger buns, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
8 hamburger buns, toasted

1
Brown beef and sausage with onion and bell pepper in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring 10 minutes or until beef and sausage crumble and are no longer pink.
2
Drain well.
3
Place beef mixture in a 4 1/2-qt. slow cooker.
4
Stir in tomato sauce and next 9 ingredients.
5
Cover and cook on HIGH 4 hours.
6
Serve on hamburger buns.
7
Note: To freeze leftover Sloppy Joe mixture, let cool completely.
8
Place in zip-top plastic freezer bags; lay bags flat, and stack in freezer.
9
Freeze up to 1 month.
10
Thaw overnight in the fridge, or defrost in the microwave.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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