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Slow cooker sloppy joes | Nordmad

Juicy, thick sloppy joes made in the slow cooker. Perfectly seasoned, gently sweet, and ideal for burger buns. Kid-friendly, but easy to spice up.

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315 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • 1.8 lb ground beef
  • 1 stk onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stk green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 fed garlic
  • 14.1 oz canned chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chili (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 knsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown the meat (recommended)

    1. Quickly brown the ground beef in a pan for better texture.
    5 min
    Pan
  2. 2

    Assemble in the slow cooker

    1. Add the meat, onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the slow cooker.
    2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
    3. Season with paprika, chili, salt, and pepper.
    4. Stir everything well.
    5 min
  3. 3

    Cook slowly

    1. Cook for 4–5 hours on LOW.
    2. Alternatively, cook for 3 hours on HIGH.
    300 min
  4. 4

    Adjust texture and seasoning

    1. Taste during the final 30 minutes.
    2. If it is too wet, leave the lid slightly ajar.
    3. The filling should be thick and spoonable—not runny.
    30 min

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Nutrition

Calories

620kcal

Protein

45g

Fat

35g

Carbs

30g

Serving Size

450g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve in soft burger buns, topped with cheddar and pickles.

Side Pairings

  • • Coleslaw.

Dessert Pairings

  • • Ice cream dessert.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 3 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Can be frozen in portions without the burger buns.

Reheating

  • • Pot: Warm slowly while stirring. Add a little water or stock if needed.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Brown the meat first for a fuller flavor and better texture.

Cooking

  • • Leave the lid slightly ajar during the final minutes for a thicker consistency.

Serving

  • • Lightly toast the burger buns for extra texture.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add a small splash of beer for extra depth.

Health

  • Use leaner ground beef.

Method

  • You can make it without browning the meat first, but stir well while cooking.

Toppings

  • Melted cheddar.
  • Crisp fried bacon.
  • Jalapeños.

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

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Camilla