Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Submitted by Cristi Hinten

"These are amazing. Can be made and frozen ahead of time and thrown in the crock pot frozen to be ready after work."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground chuck
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, cut in half
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 cup chopped celery
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 8 hamburger buns

directions

1. In skillet, brown beef with garlic and onion. Drain and remove garlic cloves. Transfer to crock pot. Add remaining ingredients and cover. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Serve on toasted buns.
2. To freeze ahead of time, follow instructions and instead of putting in crock pot, put is a freezer bag and freeze. Can be put in crock pot frozen and will be ready for dinner.