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!
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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.
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Recipe
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
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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Julianne says
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.
seekinggoodeats says
Sounds perfect! I recently added a chaffle recipe to the post. It is amazing with the keto version! 🙂
Wen says
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!
seekinggoodeats says
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)
Gregersenartpoint says
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!!
Audra says
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.
Alanna Riley says
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?
seekinggoodeats says
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! 🙂
seekinggoodeats says
One more thing...I would check after 4 hours, some crockpots cook fast!
Jenni C says
How many servings does this make?
Kori says
Hi! It makes 8 servings. Enjoy!
Shay says
Hi! Curious what kind of pork sausage to use? Like the jimmy Dean pork sausage or just ground pork??
Kori says
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!