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    Published: Jan 1, 2020 · Updated: Feb 10, 2025 by JohnTillison · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe

    This is hands down the best slow cooker Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe ever! It is easy to make homemade recipe that will have everyone who loves a little spice in their life coming back for more!  You can make these spicy or mild depending on your preference.  I love how easy it is to make sloppy joes in the crockpot and this makes for a great recipe for football parties, family meals or a guys night in.

     

    Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe

    If you are looking for other easy recipes check out this delicious Slow Cooker Beef Lasagna Recipe that is so dang good!

    The slow cooker makes this recipe so easy to make! You can prep it in the morning and it is ready when you are. This recipe can easily be doubled if you need to feed a crowd. 

    Easy homemade slow cooker crock pot spicy sloppy joes great for a crowd. This is hands down the best slow cooker Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe ever! It is an easy to make homemade recipe that will have everyone who loves a little spice in their life coming back for more! 

    Make sure and pin this recipe so you can easily find it when you want to make it again!

    I even made a Tater Tot Sloppy Joe Casserole that tastes amazing. 

     

    Ingredients needed

    • Ground beef
    • Dijon mustard
    • Brown sugar
    • Ketchup
    • Vinegar
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • Chili powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Dried chili flakes
    • Salt and pepper
    • Water or beef stock

    Equipment Needed 

    • Frying pan
    • Crockpot - This multi cooker lets you brown the ground beef directly in it saving you from needing any other pans. 

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    Crockpot Cheesy Pasta and Beef Casserole

    Crockpot Beef Stroganoff 

    Easy Homemade Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe with a bit of spiciness. The slow cooker does all the work!
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    Slow Cooker Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe

    Delicious Slow Cooker Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe from ParkRangerJohn.com!
    Course Entree
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword Crockpot sloppy Joes
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 4 hours hours
    Total Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 228kcal
    Author Park Ranger John

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 T Brown sugar
    • ½ c ketchup
    • 1 teaspoon vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½– 1 tsp dried chili flakes base on your preference
    • as desired salt and pepper
    • ¼ c water or beef stock

    Instructions

    • In a frying pan, brown the beef and onions together. While the beef is cooking, add the chili powder, dried chili flakes, garlic powder and salt and pepper.
    • Transfer the beef to the slow cooker. Add the diced pepper, mustard, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well
    • Cook on low for 4 – 5 hours. Watch the mixture as it cooks, and add water to the mix if it seems to be getting a bit thick.
    • After cooking time is complete, toast buns and put the mixture on top of the bread. You can also garnish it with shredded cheese if you prefer.

    Notes

    You can easily change the spiciness of this recipe by varying the amount of dried chili flakes and chili powder.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 292mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.8mg

     

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    1. Denise says

      June 10, 2018 at 9:50 am

      I’m a little confused. U indicate 2add diced pepper but is not listed in recipe. Also, 1/4 cup water/beef broth only used if need more liquid? And ur using only powdered onion And garlic? Thanks

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