On a day that runs long, a Crockpot Sloppy Joes waiting in the crockpot sloppy joes is the easiest way I know to get a real meal on the table. The 1 pound ground beef and 1 small onion, finely chopped come out gentle and ready without much attention.
With minimal prep time, this recipe is ideal for busy families. Just combine the ingredients in your Crockpot, let it cook, and serve on buns for a satisfying meal.
Easy Crockpot Sloppy Joes Recipe
This recipe features ground beef simmered in a tangy sauce made from ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar, creating a savory filling for sandwich buns. The cooking process takes about 6 hours on low heat and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 hamburger buns
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the beef and onion mixture to the Crockpot. Add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve: Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto hamburger buns. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 sandwiches
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
This is one I come back to when the week gets busy, because the crockpot sloppy joes does the pacing for me. Serve it with something plain alongside and the 1 pound ground beef does the talking.
