
This easy slow-cooker Sloppy Joes recipe is perfect for busy nights like Halloween when the kids are out trick-or-treating. Toss the prepared sauce and cooked beef into the crockpot and let it warm while you’re out — a comforting, hands-off meal ready when you return.
Slow Cooked Sloppy Joes

Prep Time:10
Cook Time:2
Total Time:2 10
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef, cooked and drained
- 8 oz Tomato sauce
- 8 oz Ketchup
- 1/2 tsp Chili powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup Diced bell pepper optional
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and diced bell pepper if using.
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Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain any excess fat.
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Combine the cooked beef and sauce in the crockpot. Cook on HIGH for 1–2 hours or on LOW for 3–4 hours, until heated through and flavors meld.
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Serve the hot Sloppy Joes on buns, over toast, with fries or potatoes — whatever you prefer.
Servings: 4
Author: Amanda@MomsWithCrockpots