Best Hamburger Helper Sloppy Joes Crock Pot Or Stove Top Recipes

SLOW-COOKED SLOPPY JOES

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Slow cook your way to a crowd-pleasing entree! Ground beef is transformed into a classic sandwich filling with just a few pantry staples. -Joeanne Steras, Garrett, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped green pepper
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 cups ketchup
2 envelopes sloppy joe mix
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
12 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, sloppy joe mix, brown sugar and mustard., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SLOPPY JOES FOR CROCK POT OR STOVE-TOP

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This can also be made either in a crockpot or on top of the stove, see cooking methods listed for both, I also like to add in a can of drained black beans but that is optional --- and to make this even more special butter the sliced buns then lightly sprinkle some garlic powder on top then toast in a skillet butter-side down before topping with the meat mixture :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions or 2 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
2 large celery ribs, diced
1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped, can use 2 small peppers)
2 teaspoons dried red chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste add in for some heat)
1/2 cup beef broth or 1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup ketchup (or use BBQ sauce)
1/4 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 -2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1/4 cup flour (add in for the crock pot only)
6 -8 hamburger buns (sliced in half)
cheddar cheese (optional and to taste)

Steps:

For the crock pot/slow cooker method; in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef, onion, garlic, celery, green pepper and chili flakes until the meat is no longer pink; drain fat.
Add the beef broth or water tomato sauce, ketchup or BBQ sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, mustard, chili powder, paprika Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, black pepper and flour; mix well and bring to a simmer then transfer to the crock pot/slow cooker and cook on HIGH for about 4 hours.
For the stove top method; Proceed with method as directed (omitting the flour) cooking the complete recipe in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour (the longer you cook this the thicker it will be).
Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture onto each bun, top with grated cheddar cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 1058, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 23.1, Protein 37.6