"Our favorite Crockpot Sloppy Joes! The slow cooker makes the meat filling ultra-tender and deeply flavorful. Great to serve a crowd!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
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1/2 cup finely diced red pepper
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1/2 cup finely diced carrots
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1 pound (16 oz.) lean ground beef
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 can (14.5 oz.) crushed tomatoes ((we love Muir Glen fire-roasted))
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1/2 cup ketchup ((we love Heinz))
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1-3 tablespoons light brown sugar (Note 1)
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
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1/2 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder, onion powder
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2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
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Fine sea salt and pepper
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Hamburger buns (we LOVE Brioche buns) + 2-3 tablespoons of butter (optional)