Description
This recipe for Tangy Dill Pickle Sloppy Joes Made Easy in the Slow Cooker delivers irresistible flavors with minimal prep. Ground beef, tangy pickles, and melty cheese make it perfect for a quick family dinner or game day feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
- 1 small diced onion
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 1 cup diced dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon quick oats
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- buns
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, and set aside.
- In a slow cooker, combine the browned beef, diced onion, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, sugar, and pickle juice. Mix well.
- Fold in the diced dill pickles and quick oats, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
- Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese 15 minutes before serving to melt it into the mixture.
- Serve the mixture on toasted buns with extra dill pickles if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
For a healthier option, consider using turkey or plant-based ground meat.
Feel free to add other toppings, such as jalapeños or fresh herbs, for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg