Crockpot Sloppy Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 bell pepper, green or red, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 dash ground cloves
- 6 to 8 split hamburger buns, or bulkie rolls, lightly toasted
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and grated carrot. Continue cooking, frequently stirring, until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is tender. Drain and discard excess grease.
5 min - 2
In a small bowl or 2-cup measure, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, the pepper, and cloves. Stir to blend the ingredients.
- 3
Transfer the ground beef and vegetables to a slow cooker. Add the sauce mixture and stir to blend.
- 4
Cover the pot and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
180 min - 5
Serve the beef with its sauce over the toasted split buns along with coleslaw, french fries, or potato salad.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 6 servings)
