These Crock Pot Sloppy Joes serve up all the flavor of the classic we love, and is such a cinch to make! Just 5 ingredients, and you’ve got a savory homemade Sloppy Joe sandwich the whole family will LOVE!
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
Craving your favorite comfort food classic? Sloppy Joes to the rescue!
Crystal writes: “I made this today – turned out great and nice and thick. Will do it like this from now on”
A Sloppy Joe is always a great idea, right? They’re simple, savory, and oh SO delicious!
That’s why I know your entire family will love this flavor-packed Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe!
Trust me… this delicious dinner is always a hit at my house!
Slow cookers to the rescue again!
Plus… with just 5 ingredients, it’s one of the easiest dinners you’ll make all week!
Get ready to add another family favorite to your dinner menu rotation, because beef has never tasted better.
It’s time for a simple, stress-free meal for dinner tonight.
Or serve up your sloppy joes on slider buns at your Game Day parties this Fall! You could even double the recipe in a larger crockpot for a crowd!
This recipe really is the perfect blend of easy and satisfying.
So go grab your Crockpot and let’s get dinner started!
Be sure to also give these easy Instant Pot Sloppy Joes a try, too!
Here’s what you’ll need to make these savory Sloppy Joes in your Crock Pot…
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Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Crockpot Sloppy Joes!
Add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Ground Beef – Ground Turkey can be substituted
- Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce
- White Onion – chopped
- Garlic Salt
- Hamburger Buns – These Homemade Buns will take your Sloppy Joes to the next level!
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
That’s it. You’ll need just 5 ingredients to create this crowd pleasing dinner!
How to Make Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
You won’t believe how EASY it is to make rich and delicious Sloppy Joe Sandwiches!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Prepare your meat and onions in a large sauce pan as instructed..
2. Then transfer your beef/onion mixture to your Crock Pot.
3. Pour your sauce over your beef/onion mixture, and stir well to combine.
4. Then cover your Crock pot and cook until done.
5. Once done, pile it up high on Hamburger Buns or Slider Rolls and ENJOY!
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Sloppy Joes Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
Here are a few of my favorite tasty Sloppy Joe variations…
- Barbecue Sloppy Joes – Dotty writes: “I add a little bit of barbecue sauce to this for a little different taste.”
- Hot Dog Topping – Brenda writes: “This is good as hot dog chili as well.”
- Instant Pot Sloppy Joes – let your pressure cooker do the work tonight
- Sloppy Joe Sliders – serve on Hawaiian Rolls or Slider Buns instead of Burger Buns
- Turkey Sloppy Joes – swap the Ground Beef for Lean Ground Turkey
Can You Freeze Sloppy Joes?
Yes, you sure can! Freezing your Sloppy Joe Meat for later, is the perfect way to Meal Prep for those busy weeknights!
They freeze great up to 3 months!
After you finish cooking your Sloppy Joe Meat in your Crockpot, allow it to cool a bit before transferring to Freezer Storage Bags.
Then lay flat in your freezer so they stack easily, and you’ve got a delicious dinner ready to go when you’re short on time!
When you’re ready to enjoy your Sloppy Joes, just pull the meat from the freezer, and place bag on a plate in the refrigerator to thaw for about 24 hours.
After the meat has thawed, you can reheat on the stove or in your slow cooker. How EASY is that?
What To Serve With Sloppy Joes
Try serving up some of these delicious sides to complete your scrumptious sloppy joes dinner…
- Potato Wedges
- Greek Feta Fries
- Loaded Baked Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
- Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
- Fresh Green Salad
- Easy Fruit Salad with Marshmallows
- Skillet Cornbread
Crockpot Sloppy Joes Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Recipe…
One reader writes: “Yum! Love that this can be made in the slow cooker!”
Sarai writes: “Definitely making this again.”
Crystal writes: “I made this today – turned out great and nice and thick. Will do it like this from now on”
Sarah writes: “Easy and delicious!”
Mallory writes: “Went really well! It was yummy and I had leftovers for a while.”
Laura writes: “Hubby loved”
Amie writes: “We had this just the other night! Quick and easy meal when it is too hot to use the oven!”
Kathy writes: “Everyone always loves this for dinner!”
Graham writes: “Good simple weeknight dinner”
Sarah writes: “Easy recipe to make before work and ready when you get home.”
Dawn writes: “Such a delicious comfort food meal!!”
Rebecca writes: “Delicious and kid friendly!”
Samantha writes: “Quick and easy dinner recipe, although the boys don’t love onion as much as I do so we reduced the amount to 1/2 cup.”
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Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef, (Ground Turkey can be substituted)
- 15 oz Hunt's MANWICH Sloppy Joe Sauce, (1 can)
- 3/4 cup White Onion, (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- 4 Hamburger Buns, (or 10 Slider Buns or Hawaiian Rolls)
Instructions
- Add Beef, Chopped Onions, and Garlic Salt to large saucepan.
- Brown Meat / Sauté Onion over medium-high heat on the stove.
- After meat has browned, drain and discard excess fat, then transfer mixture to Crockpot.
- Pour Manwich over beef/onion mixture in crockpot, stir, then place lid on crockpot.
- Cook on HIGH for 2.5 hours, or LOW for 5 hours.
- Serve on Burger Buns, Slider Buns, or Hawaiian Rolls and ENJOY!!
- Prep Ahead Tip: Cooked Sloppy Joe Meat can be frozen up to 3 months in a freezer storage bag.
Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd.
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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These Crock Pot Sloppy Joes are such a classic, and I love how simple and satisfying they are! With just a few ingredients and the slow cooker doing most of the work, it’s a perfect stress-free meal for busy days.
Thank you, Raymund… I love how easy they are to make, too!
Talk about a back to school throwback, Heidi! It’s been forever since I’ve had a sloppy joe! I’ve been looking for more crockpot recipes now that our schedule is going to change again in the fall so I can’t wait to add this to the list. Hugs, CoCo
That’s fantastic, CoCo… enjoy your Sloppy Joes! 🙂
My mom used to make sloppy joe’s and we loved them. Making them in the crock pot is genius. thanks
You’re very welcome, Judee! And those sound like delicious memories!
I can’t even tell you the last time we had sloppy joes but now you have us craving one. Using the crockpot is a great way to multi-task and still have a hot meal on the table. Might have to double up on the recipe and even freeze a couple batches for when we are really short on time.
Definitely! Freezing the leftovers for later is such a smart idea! Then dinner will be ready to go on those busy weeknights! 🙂
I haven’t made Sloppy Joes in a long time. It’s so easy and so filling and I love how easy this recipe is! I can’t wait to whip this up on the weekend. Thank you for sharing Heidi!
You’re very welcome!
Sloppy Joe’s always reminds me of my childhood! It’s been a while since I had this so thanks for sharing this recipe.
You’re very welcome, Kathrine… they really are so nostalgic!
I don’t think I’ve ever had Sloppy Joes (not really a thing over in the UK) but this looks yummy – bookmarking to try and also to remind me to get our Slow Cooker out of storage!
They really are so delicious, Lisa! Slow cookers are such a lifesaver!
C’est appétissant et gourmand
Bravo
Merci beaucoup Delphine 🙂 Bises
This Crock Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe looks delicious and so easy to make!
I love the idea of using ground turkey for a healthier option.
Can’t wait to try it out for our next family dinner.
Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic… ENJOY!! 🙂