This easy and delicious Slow Cooker Extra Sloppy Sloppy Joes are perfect for a quick and hearty meal. With tender ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and a blend of savory spices, these sloppy Joes are served on soft pretzel buns with melted provolone cheese. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste!

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Recipe Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (14 g) butter
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup (70 g) diced mushrooms
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
• 4 tsp (20 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• 3 tbsp (41 g) brown sugar
• 1 (14.5-oz [411 g]) can fire-roasted tomatoes, diced
• 1 (6-oz [170 g]) can tomato paste
• 1¼ cups (300 ml) water
• ¼ cup (60 ml) ketchup
• 6 pretzel buns, halved, for serving
• 6 slices provolone cheese, for serving

How To Make Slow Cooker Extra Sloppy Sloppy Joes

1. Sauté Vegetables and Beef: Heat the butter and oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, then add the diced mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Once the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, stir in the garlic and ground beef. Cook until the beef is no longer pink, around 5-7 minutes.
2. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Pour the beef mixture into your 6-quart (6-L) slow cooker. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, paprika, brown sugar, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and ketchup.
3. Cook and Serve: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Serve the mixture on halved pretzel buns and top with a slice of provolone cheese.

Recipe Tips

• Brown the Beef Properly: Make sure to cook the ground beef until it is fully browned before transferring it to the slow cooker. This helps lock in the flavor and gives the Sloppy Joes a richer taste.
• Use Fresh Mushrooms: Fresh mushrooms will add better flavor and texture than canned ones. Diced mushrooms absorb the sauce nicely and give the dish a delicious earthy taste.
• Adjust the Spice Levels: Taste the sauce before serving. If you prefer more heat, add extra chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can adjust the sweetness with more brown sugar if needed.
• Don’t Skip the Worcestershire Sauce: It’s key to achieving a deep, savory flavor in the sauce. It complements the spices and enhances the overall taste of the Sloppy Joes.
• Let it Rest Before Serving: After cooking, let the Sloppy Joe mixture rest for about 10 minutes. This helps the flavors meld together, making each bite more flavorful.

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