Slow Cooker Rodeo Sloppy Joes

Slow Cooker Rodeo Sloppy Joes are everything we love about the classic, zesty beef sandwich and then some. These are loaded with ground beef, bacon, BBQ sauce, and a few other ingredients to take regular sloppy Joes to the next level!

Sloppy Joes are one of our favorite sandwiches to make, but after making them so many times, they got a bit stale. That’s why we love this variation that introduces even more delicious flavors to our favorite classic.

These Slow Cooker Rodeo Sloppy Joes are going to be your new favorite weeknight meal!! All the ingredients come together to make a thick, rich sloppy joe that you top with crispy onion rings for a fabulous dinner! Inspired by those delicious rodeo burgers from the drive thru.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It only takes a few simple ingredients to make.
• It’s an even more flavorful take on everyone’s favorite classic.
• Sloppy Joes make a great family dinner or a delicious addition to parties and potlucks.

🛒Ingredients

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This recipe uses simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store. The main ingredients are listed here, but you’ll find the complete ingredient list along with amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Browned and drained ground beef
• Cooked, diced bacon
• Onion
• Bell pepper
• BBQ sauce
• Brown sugar
• Oatmeal
• Frozen onion rings
• American cheese

🔪 How to Make Slow Cooker Rodeo Sloppy Joes

Making these delicious sloppy Joes is as easy as it gets. It only takes a few minutes of prep, then the slow cooker does all the work!

Step 1: Add the Ingredients

Add the ground beef; cooked, diced bacon; diced onion; diced bell pepper; water; oatmeal; BBQ sauce; and brown sugar. Stir to combine.

Step 2: Cook

Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

Step 3: Cook the Onion Rings

Just before serving the sloppy Joes, cook the onion rings according to the bag directions.

Step 4: Make the Sloppy Joes

Place a slice of cheese on the bottom of a bun and then add the sloppy Joe mixture. Top with 2 onion rings and enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

• Spicy – Add diced jalapenos for a kick of heat and more flavor.
• Buns – Try making these sloppy Joes with Texas toast, instead.
• Ground Beef – You can make this recipe with ground turkey, pork, or even chorizo.

If you think these sloppy Joes look good, then check out our slow cooker Mexican sloppy Joes.

🥄 Equipment

• Measuring cups
• Skillet
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Wooden spoon
• Slow cooker
• Baking sheet

🥫 Storage

You can store the sloppy Joe mixture in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freeze-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

💭 Tips

• Always drain your beef before making this dish. Even lean ground beef has some fat, and you don’t want greasy sloppy Joes.
• Cook your bacon over medium heat so it can get nice and crispy without burning.
• For more flavor and texture, add a bit of butter to the cut-side of the buns and toast them in a skillet.

⁉️ FAQ

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🍽 More Recipes

Do you enjoy slow cooker recipes? Then try these delicious recipes:

• Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
• Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks
• Slow Cooker Raspberry Zinger Cake

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🧾Recipe Card

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