Slow Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes

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Slow Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes

The easiest way to make sloppy joes is in the slow cooker. It takes only 15 minutes prep and does all the work for you. A super easy and delicious comfort food meal!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Italian Sloppy Joes, Sloppy Joes, Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings servings

Calories 417kcal

Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

1 lb. extra lean ground beef
1 lb. Italian sausage casings removed
1 yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup marinara sauce
¾ cup ketchup
8 slices Provolone cheese
Sandwich rolls for serving (I used whole wheat Nature’s Own with 130 calories per roll for purposes of calculating nutrition information)

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef, sausage, onion, and garlic. Drain, and transfer meat mixture to slow cooker.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine remaining ingredients to make the sauce.
Pour sauce over meat mixture and stir.
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Spoon heaping portions of meat onto the bottom of each sandwich roll. Add a slice of cheese and place under the broiler (if desired) for about 1-2 minutes, or just until the cheese fully melts. Place tops of the buns on cheese and serve sandwiches immediately.

Notes

Use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage (removed from the casings). The sausage meat really adds a ton of flavor to the sauce!
Remember to brown the meat before adding to the slow cooker.
Worcestershire sauce and ketchup both add a tangy flavor to the sauce that really makes a difference so try not to skip them.
Top each bun with provolone or mozzarella slices for an Italian twist.
Try going for wholewheat buns for added fiber.
You can freeze the meat sauce in suitable containers after cooking.

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