This Easy Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe is a family favorite. With only 4 ingredients you cannot go wrong. The thing about this easy sloppy joe slow cooker recipe is that you can easily double or triple it for a party. It is our go to party recipe. From family gatherings to birthday parties this crockpot sloppy joes recipe is so easy to make!
There is just something about sloppy joes that screams family time. Now I’m not a big fan of the pre-made sloppy joes, and once you try this easy crock pot sloppy joes recipe I think you will understand why. However, I love the convenience of sloppy joes on a busy weeknight. In a pinch serve it with salad and some chips and dinner is done. No need to go through the drive through when you have this simple recipe up your sleeve.
Plus after trying this delicious sloppy joe slow cooker recipe, I think you will be staying clear of any pre-made sloppy joes in the future.
This slow cooker sloppy joes is simple but packed with flavor.
I know you will be shocked with the simple ingredients, but I don’t like to complicate things. Sometimes the easiest recipes are the best recipes. At least, that is true for me. I think you will love easy this 4 ingredient sloppy joe slow cooker recipe is to make.
Check out this video to see how easy it is to make this Easy Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs of ground beef (or you can use ground turkey)
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar
- 1/3 cup of mustard
- 1 1/2 cups of ketchups
- hamburger buns
Directions to make Crock pot Sloppy joes
- Brown the ground beef. I really like using the Ninja slow cooker because I can brown it right in the slow cooker. Only one pan to clean in a big plus!
- Add in the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 3-5 hours.
- Serve on hamburger buns.
This recipe will make 8 to 16 servings depending on how big your hamburger buns are. We like the bigger ones, but we also like the small buns as well. It works great for younger kids and for parties.
Have you tried making sloppy joes in crock pot before?
I remember making this sloppy joes in the crock pot for the first time and my father was like… where are the seasonings? And I responded, “Trust me, it is going to taste amazing.” After one bite, he agreed.
If you don’t have a Ninja cooker yet, I highly recommend you purchase this one. I love it because I can brown the beef in the same slow cooker. It is nice to just have the one pan to clean. It has become of my favorite kitchen appliances.
Try this crockpot sloppy joes recipe today!
If you are going to make this easy sloppy joes crock pot recipe then you definitely should try some of our delicious sides. I love to serve this with our microwave broccoli or our delicious grilled corn on the cob recipe.
If you like this recipe try my other easy sloppy joes recipes:
- Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes Recipe
- Quick and Easy BBQ Sloppy Joes Recipe
- Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Recipe
You have to try this Easy Crock pot Sloppy Joes Recipe! With only 4 ingredients, this Sloppy Joe Slow Cooker Recipe is still packed with flavor.
- 3 lbs ground beef or you can use ground turkey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup mustard
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 12 hamburger buns
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Brown the ground beef and add to the slow cooker.
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Add in the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
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Cook on low for 3-5 hours.
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Serve on hamburger buns.
This is comfort food at its best. Another favorite is Crock pot chicken pot pie recipe!
Learn How to create 10 make ahead crock pot freezer meals in just an hour!
Peggy White says
Looks delicious going to make I hope this weekend!
Thanks
Peggy
Sue Johnson says
Do you drain fat off ground beef?
Roger says
These are great, I made them for family gathering . So easy and ready when we were ready to eat
Carrie says
I usually use 90 percent ground beef so its not necessary, it really just depends on your meat. But if you have a lot of fat I would definitely drain.
Alexis says
If I’m using less beef, like 2 lbs, how much brown sugar, mustard and ketchup do I use?
Carrie says
Hi, Alexis , I would start with about 1/4 cup brown sugar and mustar, 1 cup ketchup. Then adjust as needed to get the consistency you like, thanks so much
Dorothy Ewald says
Hi there I am new with this ninja cooker could you please tell me how do you use one to cook ground beef on what setting & do you put lid on it?
Carrie says
Dorothy – On mine there is a “stove top” option. That’s the setting that I use to brown ground beef and I do that with the lid off. I hope you’re loving your Ninja as much as I love mine 🙂
Taryn Starck says
Thank you for this delicious and affordable recipe! I used it for a family gathering in December and it was devoured. I have another family gathering today and I’ll be making this again but DOUBLING the recipe! Definitely an easy, filling, and comforting meal to feed a crowd.
Anne says
As I live in UK had never made before. Big hit!! Will be making again delicious.
Carrie says
Great – Thanks for sharing!
Haley says
Hi! I’m cooking for two so going to use 1lb of meat, what measurement of the ingredients do you recommend? Will it make a huge difference without the mustard both me and my husband don’t love mustard.
Carrie says
If you are using 1 lb of ground beef, I would use 1/8 cup brown sugar and mustard and 1/2 cup of ketchup. You can definitely leave the mustard out if you don’t like it. Thanks.
susan m watts says
Sounds good, never made with mustard and brown sugar, going to give it a try, but will add onions and bell pepper to it! Thanks for your awesome recipes!!
Serina says
I made these and I used turkey meat and I added a little baby rays maple bbq sauce! It was delicious!
Carrie says
Yum! That sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Bridget says
Do you drain the beef after you cook and before you put it into a crockpot?
Amber says
Can you make this is a pressure cooker?
Carrie says
Yes, you can. I would cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
Katelyn says
Can I make this recipe just on the stovetop? For a quick dinner.
Carrie says
Yes, that would work great and be very easy too!