Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes look and sound unhealthy, but are packed with tons of veggies and lean beef! An easy and tasty meal everyone will enjoy!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 388kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. lean ground beef I used 90/10
- 1 large onion
- 2/3 cup baby carrots
- 2 small zucchini
- 2 small yellow squash
sloppy joe sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon dried mustard
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- 6-8 whole wheat kaiser rolls or hamburger buns
optional toppings:
- dill pickles
- cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Turn crockpot to high and set aside. In a large, nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. While meat is browning, grate onion, carrot, zucchini, and yellow squash using a food processor {or you can do it by hand}. Drain well and spoon meat into warmed crockpot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Replace pan to the heat.
- Place vegetables into the hot pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until the water from the veggies has evaporated and vegetables are tender about 7 minutes. Pour over meat in crockpot.
- Replace pan back on the heat. Pour in all ingredients for the sauce and whisk until smooth. Simmer gently 5 minutes, then pour over ingredients in crockpot. Stir to coat everything evenly. Cover and cook 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve over tightly toasted whole wheat hamburger or kaiser buns.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 982mg | Potassium: 1025mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 2350IU | Vitamin C: 22.3mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 5mg