Description
Hearty Crockpot Sloppy Joes bring classic comfort to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Savory ground beef simmered in a tangy sauce creates a mouthwatering meal that draws family and friends together for a satisfying culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Serving:
- Hamburger buns
Instructions
- Thoroughly sear the ground beef in a hot skillet, ensuring a rich, caramelized exterior while eliminating excess grease through careful draining.
- Transfer the browned meat into the crockpot, accompanied by finely diced onions and vibrant bell peppers for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Incorporate a harmonious blend of tangy ketchup, deep molasses-like brown sugar, zesty mustard, umami-rich Worcestershire sauce, and a delicate balance of salt and pepper to create a robust flavor profile.
- Allow the mixture to simmer and meld together slowly, developing intense flavors by cooking on low temperature for 4-6 hours or accelerating the process on high heat for 2-3 hours.
- Once the sauce has thickened and ingredients have integrated perfectly, generously ladle the savory mixture onto soft, pillowy hamburger buns, creating a delightful comfort food experience.
Notes
- Lean ground beef works best to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, healthier dish.
- Consider using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, low-fat alternative that still delivers robust flavor.
- Chop vegetables finely to ensure they melt into the sauce and create a harmonious texture throughout the sloppy joe mixture.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end of cooking to brighten the flavors and cut through the richness of the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg