Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
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These Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight or any night. With fresh ground beef and a tangy sauce, they're sure to please!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Lean Ground Beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 2 green peppers seeded, and chopped
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 18 ounces barbecue sauce
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch divided
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and green peppers and saute until soft, about 3 - 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Place contents of skillet into your slow cooker.
- Add the can of crushed tomatoes, barbecue sauce, ketchup, 2 tablespoons of the corn starch, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Stir until completely combined.
- Cook on low for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. If you feel the sauce is still too thin, mix the remaining two tablespoons of cornstarch with one tablespoon of water. Add it to the slow cooker about 45 minutes before you're ready to serve them.
- Serve on hamburger rolls topped with shredded Colby/Jack cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1447mg | Potassium: 1073mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 5mg