Crockpot Cowboy Sloppy Joes (Printable Version)
Beef, bacon, and jalapeños slow-cooked with BBQ sauce make a satisfying, smoky sandwich everyone will love.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Filling
01 -
900 g lean ground beef, browned and drained
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450 g bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1/2 medium onion, finely diced
04 -
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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60 g brown sugar
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115 g canned diced jalapeños, drained
08 -
360 ml barbecue sauce
09 -
25 g rolled oats
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120 ml water
→ To Serve
11 -
6 sandwich buns
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6 slices Colby Jack cheese
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Additional jalapeños, as desired
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Crispy fried onions, for topping
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Extra barbecue sauce, for drizzling
# Steps:
01 -
Add browned ground beef, crumbled bacon, diced onion, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, diced jalapeños, barbecue sauce, rolled oats, and water directly into the slow cooker.
02 -
Stir thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly mixed.
03 -
Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Pile the hot sloppy joe mixture onto sandwich buns. Top with a slice of Colby Jack cheese, jalapeños, crispy onions, and a drizzle of barbecue sauce as desired.
# Notes:
01 -
For a milder dish, reduce the amount of jalapeños or substitute with mild green chilies.