SLOW-COOKER SLOPPY JOES

Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes image

On hot summer days, this dish cooks without heating up the kitchen while I work on the rest of the meal. The recipe is easy to double or triple for crowds, and if there are any leftovers, you can freeze them to enjoy later! -Carol Losier, Baldwinsville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, celery and onion over medium-high heat, 8-10 minutes, until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., Stir in chili sauce, brown sugar, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through and flavors are blended. Spoon meat mixture onto bun bottoms. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.