Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Easy, cooks all day while I'm at work and is a kid favorite in our house. Freezer friendly.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb bacon
• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1  medium onion
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 2  tablespoons garlic
• 1  tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1  cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside.
2. Cut the onion into small pieces, then cook in the bacon grease until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Brown the ground beef, remove from skillet, and drain.
4. Mix all remaining ingredients in a slow cooker along with the bacon, onion and ground beef.
5. Cook for at least 8 hours on the lowest setting, but times will vary based on the individual slow cooker.
6. Serve over hamburger buns for a good "sloppy-joe".