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Sloppy Joes - The Best! {Slow Cooker Recipe}

Melissa
Easy-to-make and full of sweet tangy flavor Sloppy Joe sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Sandwiches
Cuisine American
Servings 10 -12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. of sirloin ground beef
  • 1 cup of chopped sweet onion - like Vidalia
  • 3 tsp. of minced garlic
  • 1 cup of ketchup
  • 1 cup of chopped red and yellow bell peppers
  • ¼ cup of Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup of light brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. of yellow mustard
  • 3 Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp. of chili powder
  • Hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • Cook ground beef with onion and garlic until beef is browned and onion is tender
  • drain fat (if necessary)
  • In a slow cooker - combine, ketchup, peppers, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and chili powder - mix well
  • Add the cooked and drained beef mixture
  • Stir everything until beef is coated with the liquid mixture
  • Cover and cook on low for about 6-8 hours
  • Serve on hamburger buns or brioche buns

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Notes

 

Can I make this recipe in advance?

Yes! Make them in the Slow Cooker earlier in the day or make them a day or two in advance.
Reheating: Place back in the slow cooker and set it to warm, cook on the stovetop (with the lid on) or microwave

Can I Freeze Sloppy Joes?

Yes! Sloppy Joes are a great candidate for a freezer meal. Simply let the meat cool and place it in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thawing: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave

Do you have to make this Sloppy Joe Recipe in a Slow Cooker?

No. This recipe is easily adapted to cook on the stovetop and is done in less than 30 minutes.
To cook on the stovetop - While following the recipe...Drain the meat and onion mixture. Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the peppers are tender. Serve over hamburger or brioche buns
 
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