Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Homemade sloppy joes in a slow cooker. The sauce and meat slow cook together and makes for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

• 450 g ground beef/turkey
• 1 yellow onion diced
• 240 g ketchup
• 250g passata
• 2 tbsp. mustard
• 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. mild chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar

Method

1. Set a large skillet on the stovetop and set to medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the ground meat and onion. Brown and crumble the beef. Drain your meat if it is overly fatty.
2. Add the meat and onion to the slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Stir. Place the lid on the slow cooker.
4. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 3. Keep an eye on the meat mixture and stir if it looks as it’s starting to burn around the edges.
5. Toast buns and pile the Sloppy Joe meat on top. Top with cheese and pickles if desired.