SLOW COOKER BBQ SLOPPY JOE

Slow Cooker BBQ Sloppy Joe image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 c red onions, chopped
1 c poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 tsp garlic salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 c ketchup
3/4 c your favorite bbq sauce
1/4 c low-sodium beef broth
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp chili sauce
2 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard, or more to taste
2 Tbsp brown sugar, such as demerara
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 Tbsp chili powder
4 large toasted hamburger buns
4 slice cheese

Steps:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine ground beef, onion and poblano pepper. Cook until the beef is almost done. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Transfer meat mixture into a colander; drain fat.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ketchup, BBQ sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, mustard, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and chili powder; whisk until well blended.
3. Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker and pour over the BBQ sauce mixture. Stir very well, close the lid and set timer on "Low" for 4 hours.
4. About 5 minutes before the end of cooking time, grill hamburger buns. When cooking time is up, stir again before spooning over the buns. Place a slice of cheese and enjoy!
5. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjHPe_gwfXg