Description
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes deliver a classic, juicy sandwich with minimal effort, using ground sirloin beef simmered in a sweet‑tangy blend of ketchup, grape juice, onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and onion powder. The slow cooker creates tender meat that soaks up the rich sauce, making each bite flavorful and moist. Serve on soft hamburger buns for a hearty family dinner that’s ready when you are, perfect for busy weeknights and easy meal‑prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground sirloin beef
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Hamburger buns for serving
Instructions
- Brown the ground sirloin beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Combine the browned beef, ketchup, grape juice, diced onion, diced bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or on high for 3‑4 hours until flavors meld.
- Serve the mixture on hamburger buns.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add crushed red pepper flakes. Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: American
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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