Sloppy Joe

I don't think I have ever had a sloppy joe so although I can confidently say this tasted good, I can not confidently say this was a good sloppy joe. Does that even make sense? Whatever, it's a slow-cooker meal that tastes good so it's golden.

Sloppy Joe

From Everyday Slow Cooker

Serves 6

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 6 hamburger buns, toasted
• sliced pickles, optional- but not really

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef, onion, and garlic. Drain and set aside.

Combine the rest of the ingredients (except buns and pickles...obvi) in a slow cooker, then stir in the beef mixture. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours or high setting for 3. 

Usually I have a strict DON'T OPEN THAT CROCK POT philosophy but not with this recipe. Feel free to open, stir around, and re-cover. 

Spoon onto buns and garnish with pickles.