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Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Sloppy Joes

Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sloppy joes, slow cooker dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 + servings
Calories: 226kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
These Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Sloppy Joes are a great (and easy) twist on this kid-favorite classic. Use your favorite can of baked beans to change up the flavor!
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can baked beans of choice
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • ½-¾ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Hamburger buns
  • Toppings of choice: cheese pickles, mustard....

Instructions

  • In a large skillet brown the ground beef and onions until no longer pink. Add in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Drain any grease. Transfer to a crock pot.
  • Add in baked beans, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and chili powder. Stir well to combine. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours and high 3-4 hours.

Notes

  1. This recipe can be cut in half to make a smaller batch. Just use the smaller can of baked beans.
  2. Or make the full batch and freeze. Place cooled sloppy joe in a freezer safe container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Place in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
  3. WHAT TO SERVE THIS WITH:

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 3mg