Delicious Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Anita said that her mom would approve of these delicious slow cooker Sloppy Joes and that’s all I needed to know. That means they’re not only good, they’re great. I never got the opportunity to have her mom’s Sloppy Joes, but I know that her mom could cook like nobody’s business.  The perfect thickness and the perfect beefiness, you’ll definitely want seconds.

Delicious Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

This recipe for delicious slow cooker Sloppy Joes makes a good-sized batch, but it’ll disappear quickly. For a little kick add a few good pinches of red pepper flake or some big splashes of hot sauce.

I serve my delicious Sloppy Joes as simply as possible: on toasted hamburger buns, and always open-faced. When I was a little tyke, I would request that my mom get my hamburger buns extra toasty. I liked the contrast between the Sloppy Joe meat mixture and the super crunchy bread. I wasn’t a fan of Soggy Joes. That’s when the sauce has too much time to soak into the bread, getting it … ewww. I also prefer to serve my Sloppy Joes open-faced. You can get twice as much filling in that way. It’s not like I’m going to pick them up anyways!

Also try my Philly cheesesteak version.

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Delicious Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Anita said that her mom would approve of these slow cooker Sloppy Joes and that’s all I needed to know. That means they’re not only good, they’re great.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 586kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the beef and sausage into a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute until almost browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
  • Add the onion, stir and continue cooking until it just starts to soften.
  • Drain and transfer to a lightly greased slow cooker.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the buns.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. If the mixture gets too dry add a small amount of water and stir. Remember, though, that you do want it to be nice and thick,
  • Serve on buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

This slow cooker cheesesteak isn’t meant to be Philly cheesesteak. It’s nothing fancy. Oh you could add peppers or whatever if you want, and it’d be great. But for me, what I needed was something tasty, cheesy, meaty and done with minimal trouble. And that’s exactly what I got. This is a great sandwich any time of the year, but it really hit the spot after I had finished shoveling snow out of the driveway. I was hungry. It was slow cooker cheesesteak time.

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

You can use fresh ribeye, sliced super thin, if you want. For my slow cooker cheesesteaks I used the pre-sliced frozen ribeye I can find in my grocer’s freezer case. It’s right by the Steak Ums, but unlike them, the steak is nothing but sliced steak. It always comes out super tender and it’s actually very reasonably priced. And as an added bonus, I don’t have to slice steak into thin pieces. That can be a bit challenging.

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks
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Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

You can use fresh ribeye, sliced super thin, if you want.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, sandwich, slow cooker, steak
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings 8
Calories 551kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add in the onion and steak and the jalapeno, if using. Season well with salt and pepper. Stir, cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
  • Add the Velveeta. Cover and cook on low for 1 more hour.
  • Stir. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1270mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

I came across the idea for these slow cooker down-home chili dogs when I was researching inexpensive lunch ideas for a crowd. We were challenged to feed close to 50 people for less than $100 (before prices went crazy!). It didn’t have to be fancy. But it did have to be good. These dogs satisfied the criteria perfectly. They’re easy, taste great, and are easy to transport. Win!

Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

Slow cooker down-home chili dogs are perfect for those lovers of sloppy, dripping, great dogs. You can also warm these in a crockpot without any additional ingredients. Between the two you can feed a crowd, satisfying those chili dog lovers and those that prefer their dogs a little more ‘plain’. Just set up a hot dog bar nearby with ketchup, mustard, mayo (yes, mayo), chopped onion, jalapenos, cheese… all the favorites!

Slicing your hot dogs before cooking helps ensure that the toppings don’t slide off. And that’s a good thing!

The best way to get super-melted creamy cheddar on top of these dogs is to shred it by hand. Don’t use that pre-shredded stuff. It contains additives to keep it from sticking together and clumping. Those additives also keep it from melting well.

Also try my delicious slow cooker Sloppy Joes.

Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs
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Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

Slow cooker down-home chili dogs are perfect for those lovers of sloppy, dripping, great dogs.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, crockpot, hot dogs, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 451kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the beef in a skillet, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain.
  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add the hot dogs. Top with the cooked beef. Sprinkle with the onion.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Pour over the hot dogs.
  • Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours.
  • Serve dogs on buns topped with the chili sauce and plenty of cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1115mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.