Crock Cooker Sloppy Joes

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 505 Calories; 6g Fat; 19g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 31mg Cholesterol; 650mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. Points: 10

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds 95% lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 6 whole wheat burger buns, lightly toasted

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, brown ground beef, onion and garlic. Using paper towels, blot off excess grease, if needed. Meanwhile, place remaining ingredients in a slow cooker; blend well; add meat mixture and stir again. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Serve meat mixture in burger buns.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Corn on the cob and a big salad.
VEGETARIAN: Use TVP crumbles and use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.
KOSHER: Make sure beef is certified kosher. Use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure tomato sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hamburger buns are gluten free.