Best Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SLOPPY JOES

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.

SLOW-COOKER TURKEY SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking the meat into crumbles; drain., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chili sauce, jalapeno, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Serve on rolls topped with avocado.

SLOW COOKER GROUND TURKEY SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, add turkey, onion, celery, and green pepper and cook until turkey is no longer pink. Drain the grease and add to slow cooker sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add tomato soup, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar to ingredients in slow cooker and stir together.
• Cook on low for 4 hours, keep warm until serving.
• Serve on hamburger buns.

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKPEA SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high 5-6 hours, until the lentils are cooked through and the mixture thickens. Open the slow cooker and, using a potato masher, mash about 1/3 of the filling. Give it a good stir, replace the lid, and let it cook for another 30 minutes or so until thickened.
• Meanwhile, toast the buns. Brush insides with olive oil and place cut-side-up under the broiler in your oven. Broil 30 - 60 seconds until golden.
• Place buns on plate and spoon filling over the top. Add toppings if desired. Serve.
• Leftover filling keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Cook the beef, sausage, peppers and onion in a Dutch oven over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato paste, garlic and bay leaves., Cover and cook on high until flavors are blended, 4-5 hours. Discard bay leaves. Serve on buns, 1/2 cup on each. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

SLOW COOKER VENISON SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove from skillet, crumble and set aside. Brown stew meat in bacon grease for flavor.
• Put onion, sugar, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic, mustard, ketchup, salt and pepper in slow cooker and mix well. Add bacon and venison and stir together.
• Cook for a minimum of 8 hours on Low setting. Use a fork to separate the meat into a thick and yummy Sloppy Joe-style barbecue.

SLOW-COOKER SLOPPY JOES (CROWD SIZE)

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except buns in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
• Stir well before serving. To serve, fill each bun with about 1/3 cup beef mixture. Beef mixture will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

SLOW-COOKER SO-EASY SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook ground beef, onions, celery and bell pepper over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
• In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine ground beef mixture and all remaining ingredients except buns; mix well.
• Cover; cook on low setting for 4 to 6 hours.
• Stir; spoon beef mixture into buns.

SLOW-COOKER BBQ SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
• Mix meat, barbecue sauce and water in slow cooker. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW 4 hours.
• Fill buns with meat mixture; top with cheese.

SLOW-COOKER SAUSAGE PIZZA SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 9 to 11 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
• Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix sausage, stir-fry vegetables, pepperoni, pizza sauce and Italian seasoning in cooker.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
• Stir in tomatoes. To serve, fill buns with sausage mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

SLOW-COOKER ENCHILADA SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion; cook about five minutes or until soft. Add beef; cook until brown, stirring occasionally.
• Spray 7-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour mixture into slow cooker. Stir in taco seasoning mix, enchilada sauce and green chiles. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours.
• Just before serving, stir in cilantro and 1/2 cup of the cheese. If too saucy, cook uncovered about 30 minutes longer, allowing extra moisture to evaporate.
• Serve on buns. Top with remaining cheese. Enjoy!

HEALTHY SLOW-COOKER TEX-MEX SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray; set aside. Pour chili beans into medium bowl. With potato masher or fork, mash about half of the beans; set aside.
• In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, green and red bell peppers, onion and jalapeño chile over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• Pour beef mixture into slow cooker. Add beans, ketchup, chili powder and pepper. Stir to thoroughly combine. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until heated through (165°F). Stir in lime juice.
• Divide beef mixture among buns (about 1/2 cup each). Serve immediately.

SLOW COOKER VEGAN SLOPPY JOES WITH LENTILS

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups water, lentils, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, onion, garlic, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, cumin, mustard, liquid smoke, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
• Stir to combine and cook on High until lentils are tender, about 4 hours, adding more water if necessary during the last hour. Serve immediately on buns or keep in the slow cooker on warm until ready to serve.

SLOW COOKER VEGAN LENTIL SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Spray your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Add all the ingredients, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. If you find your mixture is too wet, drape a towel under the lid to absorb excess moisture during the final hour of cooking. Alternatively, add water in 1/4 cup increments if mix is too dry. Serve on either hamburger, slider, or mini-slider buns and top with cheese if desired.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Add 1 1/2 cans Sloppy Joe Mix and remaining ingredients. Cook on high 4 hours or until the chicken shreds. If you are home, turn the chicken and potatoes every hour or so if not, it is not necessary. If potatoes are not cooked you can take the chicken out and shred and continue to cook potatoes. Then return the chicken and extra sauce heat through. Serve on rolls or with crusty bread and a healthy salad.

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKPEA VEGAN SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high 5-6 hours, until the lentils are cooked through and the mixture thickens. Open the slow cooker and, using a potato masher, mash about 1/3 of the filling. Give it a good stir, replace the lid, and let it cook for another 30 minutes or so until thickened.
• Meanwhile, toast the buns. Brush insides with olive oil and place cut-side-up under the broiler in your oven. Broil 30 - 60 seconds until golden.
• Place buns on plate and spoon filling over the top. Add toppings if desired. Serve.
• Leftover filling keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

SLOW-COOKER SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
• In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix beef and remaining ingredients except tortilla chips.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. Serve over tortilla chips or in buns.

HEALTHY SLOW-COOKER TEX-MEX SLOPPY JOES

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SLOW COOKER SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside.
• Cut the onion into small pieces, then cook in the bacon grease until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Brown the ground beef, remove from skillet, and drain.
• Mix all remaining ingredients in a slow cooker along with the bacon, onion and ground beef.
• Cook for at least 8 hours on the lowest setting, but times will vary based on the individual slow cooker.
• Serve over hamburger buns for a good "sloppy-joe".

SLOW-COOKER SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown beef, onion and garlic; drain and set aside.
• Combine remaining ingredients except buns in a slow cooker; stir in beef mixture. Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.
• Spoon onto buns.
• Serves 6 to 8.