Slow Cooker Root Beer Sloppy Joes
Description
Slow Cooker Root Beer Sloppy Joes are an easy, sweet, and tangy twist on a classic sandwich. Perfect for hands-off weeknight dinners, casual family meals, or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef, browned
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup root beer
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ cup quick cooking oatmeal
- 12 slider buns
- Optional sliced cheddar cheese or pickles for serving
Instructions
- Add the 2 pounds ground beef, 1 small onion, 3 cloves garlic1 large green bell pepper, and 1 large red bell pepper to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl whisk together 1 cup root beer, 1 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon onion powder, slowly fold in the ¼ cup quick cooking oatmeal.
- Pour the sauce over the beef mixture and stir gently. Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or High for 2 to 3 hours.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto 12 slider buns. Add Optional sliced cheddar cheese or pickles for serving.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Mixing Bowl
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 19gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 462mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 584IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg