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Easy Sloppy Joes in the Slow Cooker [Simple and Budget-Friendly]

Easy sloppy joes in the slow cooker bring unapologetically bold tomato flavor with just the right hit of spices, turning plain ground beef into a saucy filling that crushes any memories of the canned stuff. It’s exactly the kind of weeknight comfort food that delivers on taste and value, no hovering over the stove required. Pile it high on pillowy buns, add a scoop of mac and cheese or a simple salad, and suddenly dinner is more than just easy—it’s almost impossible to resist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1-2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno peppers, optional
  • 8 hamburger buns, for serving

Instructions

1.   Brown the ground beef in a skillet ahead of time.  Break up the ground beef and drain.

2.   Pour all the ingredients into the slow cooker. 

3.   Stir well to combine.

4.   Cover and cook on high for 1.5-2 hours or on low for 3-3.5 hours.

5.   Scoop out with a slotted spoon onto hamburger buns. Serve hot and enjoy!