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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Published: Jun 11, 2019 · Modified: Feb 8, 2021 by seekinggoodeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Pinterest pin featuring two images of sloppy joe mixture served over a chaffle (cheese waffle) and topped with red and green coleslaw.

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes are full of flavor with a combination of ground beef and pork in a delectable tangy sauce. Both low carb and keto-friendly, this is a perfect weeknight family dinner idea that everyone can enjoy. So delicious!

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes (Low Carb Sloppy Joes)
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    • Watch How To Make Sloppy Joes Slow Cooker Recipe
    • Why You'll Love Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
    • Ingredients You'll Need For This Sloppy Joe Recipe
    • How To Make Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
    • How to Serve
    • Variations
    • More Slow Cooker Recipes with Beef
    • Recipe
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    Watch How To Make Sloppy Joes Slow Cooker Recipe

    Sloppy joes can be made all kinds of delicious ways - be sure to try this Instant Pot version, these cheesy sliders, big mac sloppy joes, and this fantastic chicken gumbo version!

    Why You'll Love Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

    Delicious. Cooking low and slow all day blends the flavors to perfection! A savory, sweet, tangy combination that is just delicious!

    It's Easy. This is an EASY slow cooker recipe. Because the meat needs to be browned, I like to prep it ahead of time and cook the meat and vegetables beforehand. Then I add all ingredients and keep it in the fridge until the day I want to cook it.

    Family-Friendly. Kids love sloppy joes and this is an easy recipe that you can make in a hurry. My kids gobble this up - when they were young and even now as teens.

    Low Carb and Keto. With 26.2 grams of fat, 22.3 grams of protein, and 5.6 net carbs, this is a keto-friendly sloppy joe!

    Ingredients You'll Need For This Sloppy Joe Recipe

    Here are the ingredients you will need to make this crock pot sloppy joe recipe:

    • 80/20 Ground Beef: a leaner ground may also be used.
    • Pork Sausage: using pork sausage adds a ton of flavor!
    • Onion: use white or yellow. If you want to add a bit of sweetness you can use red onion.
    • Garlic
    • Tomato Sauce
    • Ketchup
    • Brown Sugar: use regular brown sugar, or keto followers use a brown sugar substitute (adjust to taste)
    • Tomato Paste
    • Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Prepared Yellow Mustard
    • Chili Powder
    • Worcestershire
    • Salt

    For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

    How To Make Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

    Simple and delicious! Here's how you make sloppy joes in your slow cooker:

    Cook onions, ground beef, and pork sausage in a skillet until done. Transfer to the crock pot.

    Add all remaining ingredients.

    Cover and slow cook 6 to 8 hours.

    Serve on a hamburger bun or if following low carb, a chaffle or keto bun.

    Tip Tip: If the mixture becomes too runny, you can whisk in 1/2 teaspoon of xantham gum dissolved in olive oil, or 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Add to the sloppy joe mixture and continue cooking with the lid off until it thickens.

    For full instructions please see the recipe card below.

    How to Serve

    Here are a few ways to serve slow cooker sloppy joes:

    The classic way to serve sloppy joes is on a hamburger bun. If you are following a low carb and keto diet serve over a chaffle, a keto bun, or a grilled or broiled portobello mushroom.

    Meal idea! Serve on a bun topped with this dill pickle slaw (also low carb and keto).

    Variations

    Here are a few ways you can customize or make substitutions to this recipe:

    • Add spice with hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
    • Give it a smoky taste with smoked paprika or a teaspoon or two of liquid smoke.
    • Make this sloppy joe crock pot recipe low carb and keto by using sugar free ketchup and a brown sugar substitute.
    • Stuff the leftover sloppy joe mixture into bell peppers and place in the slow cooker. Cook on low until the bell peppers are done.

    More Slow Cooker Recipes with Beef

    • Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is one of the most popular recipes on this site - you should definitely check it out.
    • No Bean Chili Slow Cooker Recipe is a delicious Texas-style chili with BBQ sauce!
    • Crock Pot Cube Steak is total comfort food. Cube steak is always so economical too!
    • Best Corned Beef Recipe is one of the best tasting corned beef and cabbage recipes out there and you can make it in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.

    If you tried Slow Cooker Pot Sloppy Joes, let me know! I'd love for you to come back and give the recipe a star rating and/or a review in the comments! 🙂 Let's stay connected, so please share photos of your creations with me and others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest!

    Recipe

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes (Low Carb Sloppy Joes)

    Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

    These sloppy joes are full of flavor with a slow-cooked ground beef and pork mixture in a delectable tangy sauce.  This easy recipe is a year-round go-to slow cooker recipe.
    4.59 from 12 votes
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    Author Kori
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Slow Cooker Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 358 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds ground beef 80%
    • 1 pound pork sausage
    • 1 large onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 8 ounces tomato sauce
    • ¾ cup ketchup use sugar free if on keto
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar use Swerve if on keto
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon worcestershire
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, pork sausage, and onion. Cook until no longer pink and onions are tender.
    • Spray crockpot with a nonstick spray. Add cooked meat and onion mixture to slow cooker.
    • Add garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire, and salt to slow cooker. Combine all ingredients. Turn on low for 4 to 6 hours.
    • If the mixture has become too runny, you can whisk in 1/2 teaspoon of xantham gum and let sit for about 15 minutes to thicken. Add more as needed, but only 1/4 teaspoon at a time. A little goes a long way.
    • Serve (low carb serving suggestions below)

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    Notes

    If you use sugar free ketchup then you may need to add an additional 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar substitute. Make it according to the recipe first and do a taste test. Add additional if needed.
    Typically served over hamburger buns but if you are following a low carb or keto diet it's equally delicious over a grilled portobello mushroom, riced cauliflower, or wrapped in lettuce. It is also makes amazing keto stuffed peppers!
    Top with coleslaw for extra delicious flavor. Recipe for Pickle Slaw
    Nutrition facts are calculated using sugar free brown sugar, and sugar free ketchup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 7.8gProtein: 22.3gFat: 26.2gCholesterol: 85.4mgSodium: 2582.5mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 3.9g

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    Comments

    1. Julianne says

      October 22, 2019 at 9:38 am

      4 stars
      I made Keto version with sugar free ketchup and omitted the brown sugar and it was just right. Used the portabello mushroom and topped with sugar free slaw. This is a keeper.

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      • seekinggoodeats says

        October 22, 2019 at 11:43 am

        Sounds perfect! I recently added a chaffle recipe to the post. It is amazing with the keto version! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Wen says

      January 15, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      We tried this for lunch today. It was so good. I thickened it up with a small amount of coconut flour (xanthum gum and I are not friends) and it turned out so good! We had them with "wonder bread" chaffles. It was a great lunch. Thank you for sharing!

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      • seekinggoodeats says

        January 15, 2020 at 10:09 pm

        Thank you for telling us about coconut flour, Wen! That is a great tip. I have not tried that yet and it's great to have options. If you need more chaffle recipe ideas I have a post on the blog you might like! Here's the link: 20+ Best Chaffles To Make (Keto Waffle Recipes)

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    3. Gregersenartpoint says

      March 03, 2020 at 7:05 pm

      Transfer to slow cooker and add and stir well rest of ingredients. Cook on low 4-rs. Serve on lettuce leaves top with favorite toppings (cheese sour cream etc.) Roll up and enjoy!!

      Reply
    4. Audra says

      July 02, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      Very good! I almost forgot to add the brown sugar alternative as it wasn't listed in the directions. I think I'll try the coconut flour like Wen mentioned. I don't care for the texture xanthum gum causes. We had these with chaffles and wonderbread waffles.

      Reply
    5. Alanna Riley says

      August 12, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      I cant get to the stuffed pepper recipe. I would love to use the leftovers to make the stuffed peppers. Can you make that available?

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      • seekinggoodeats says

        August 12, 2020 at 6:43 pm

        I Alanna, I haven't actually published a recipe for this...but it's super easy. All you have to do is stuff raw peppers with your leftover sloppy joe meat and place in your slow cooker. No need to add liquid. Cook on low for 6 hours or until peppers are tender. I like to top them with coleslaw or a little cheese. Let me know if you have any questions! 🙂

        Reply
        • seekinggoodeats says

          August 12, 2020 at 6:44 pm

          One more thing...I would check after 4 hours, some crockpots cook fast!

          Reply
    6. Jenni C says

      March 25, 2022 at 7:40 am

      How many servings does this make?

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      • Kori says

        March 25, 2022 at 11:23 am

        Hi! It makes 8 servings. Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Shay says

      September 28, 2022 at 1:51 pm

      Hi! Curious what kind of pork sausage to use? Like the jimmy Dean pork sausage or just ground pork??

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      • Kori says

        September 28, 2022 at 4:17 pm

        Hello! 🙂 I used regular ground pork, not jimmy dean which has more seasoning in it. However, if you only have Jimmy dean test it out and let me know! I hope you enjoy!

        Reply

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