Description
These slow-cooked sloppy joes are the ultimate comfort food for busy families. By browning the ground beef with savory onions and simmering them in a rich, tangy sauce of ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar, you achieve a deep complexity that only a slow cooker can provide. Perfect for serving on toasted buns, this hearty meal is tender, sweet, and satisfying for anyone seeking a classic, crowd-pleasing dinner without requiring constant attention at the stove.
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1.5 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (ensure alcohol-free/fish-free)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and diced onion to the skillet.
Sauté until the beef is fully browned and no pink remains.
Drain the excess fat from the meat mixture.
Transfer the browned beef and onions into the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and stir until evenly coated.
Set the slow cooker to LOW and cook for 4 hours.
Notes
Ensure your Worcestershire sauce is free of malt vinegar or other alcoholic derivatives to meet specific dietary requirements. Serve on soft hamburger buns or toasted brioche rolls. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Trending
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
