Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

• servings: 16 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 4 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

3 pounds lean ground beef (I also do a combination of ground beef and turkey, usually 2 lbs. beef & 1 lb. turkey)

1 large yellow onion (finely chopped)

1½ cups finely chopped celery

6 large cloves garlic (minced)

1 can (14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes)

1 cup chili sauce

½ cup ketchup

⅓ cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons prepared mustard

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

½ tablespoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon medium chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)

additional salt (to taste)

Directions

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and onion together until beef is cooked, breaking up beef with a spatula. Drain off fat and transfer to a slow cooker. Or just use a multi-cooker - brown the beef and onion right in the cooker, and drain off fat.

Add all remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir well. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. The longer cook time will give a deeper flavor.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 233 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 76 mg
• Sodium: 248 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 25 g