Crock Pot Sloppy Joes: The Ultimate Set-It-and-Forget-It Comfort Food
Sloppy Joes are the ultimate comfort food—savory, saucy, and packed with bold flavors. This Crock Pot Sloppy Joes recipe takes the classic dish to the next level by combining ground beef and sausage with a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce. Letting it simmer in the slow cooker allows all the flavors to meld together, creating a deliciously hearty meal with minimal effort.
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
This recipe is a lifesaver on busy days when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Just brown the meat, toss everything in the crockpot, and let it do the work! Whether you’re feeding your family on a weeknight or serving a crowd at a party, these Sloppy Joes are a guaranteed hit. Serve them on hamburger buns, Texas toast, or even hot dog buns for a fun twist.
Customizable & Crowd-Pleasing
One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize. Want a little heat? Toss in some diced jalapeños. Prefer a smoky BBQ flavor? Use a hickory-smoked sauce. You can even add shredded cheddar on top for extra richness. No matter how you serve them, these Sloppy Joes will have everyone coming back for seconds!
What You Will Love About This Recipe
✅ Hands-Off Cooking – The slow cooker does all the work, making this a stress-free meal.
✅ Rich, Savory & Slightly Sweet – The combination of BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and mustard gives the perfect balance of flavors.
✅ Feeds a Crowd – This recipe makes a big batch, perfect for parties, meal prep, or leftovers.
✅ Customizable – Adjust the spice level, swap the cheese, or serve on different types of bread for variety.
✅ Perfect for Any Occasion – Whether it’s a weeknight dinner, game day, or potluck, Sloppy Joes are always a hit!
How to Make Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
- In a large saute pan, cook the hamburger and sausage till it is no longer pink. Drain any grease.
- Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic and cook for 4 more minutes.
- Place the meat in the slow cooker. Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and jalapenos to the meat. Stir till well combined.
- Set the slow cooker on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Warm the buns or toast and serve the sloppy joes over the bread. Top with cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.
Tips & Tricks
- ⭐ Drain the Meat Well – After browning the beef and sausage, be sure to drain any excess grease to prevent the sauce from becoming too oily.
- ⭐ Use a Mix of Meats – The combination of ground beef and sausage adds extra flavor and richness. You can also swap in ground turkey for a lighter option.
- ⭐ Let It Simmer for the Best Flavor – Cooking on low for six hours gives the best depth of flavor, but if you’re short on time, four hours on high works too!
- ⭐ Toast the Buns – Lightly toasting your buns or Texas toast adds a delicious crunch and keeps them from getting soggy.
- ⭐ Make It Spicy – Add extra jalapeños, a dash of hot sauce, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
FAQs
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
These slow cooker sloppy joes are the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and a little bit of tang as it combines ground beef, sausage, tomato sauce, brown sugar, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, add various vegetables and spices to create the perfect crowd-pleasing sloppy joe recipe that is perfect to serve your family or a crowd.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pound sausage
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 green pepper, diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickles jalapeño peppers, optional
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Hamburger buns, Texas toast, hotdog buns, anything you want to serve this on.
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, cook the hamburger and sausage till it is no longer pink. Drain any grease.
- Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic and cook for 4 more minutes.
- Place the meat in the slow cooker. Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and jalapenos to the meat. Stir till well combined.
- Set the slow cooker on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
- Warm the buns or toast and serve the sloppy joes over the bread. Top with cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 571Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1152mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 34g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
