Hamburger Helper Sloppy Joes Crock Pot Or Stove Top Recipe

Get ready for a sloppy joe explosion of flavor! This isn't your grandma's sloppy joe – this recipe uses Hamburger Helper Chili Macaroni for a rich, intensely flavorful base. Start on the stovetop for a quick sear, then slow-cook it in your crockpot for maximum deliciousness. The longer it simmers, the better it gets! We're talking a thick, tomato-based masterpiece perfect for a weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing party dish. Adjust the jalapenos to your spice preference. For the ultimate experience, serve on homemade garlic parmesan cheese buns (recipe #182417), but regular buns work too! Makes a HUGE batch – perfect for freezing leftovers for another quick meal. Even better the next day!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 282.4 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hamburger Helper Sloppy Joes Crock Pot Or Stove Top

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How to Make Hamburger Helper Sloppy Joes Crock Pot Or Stove Top

  1. Separate the pasta from the Hamburger Helper Chili Macaroni seasoning mix. Save the pasta for another recipe.
  2. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet with 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped), 1/2 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1-2 jalapeños (minced, adjust to taste). Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in the entire Hamburger Helper seasoning packet, 1 1/2 cups water, 4 slices cooked bacon (finely chopped), 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce, 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed tomato soup, and 1 tbsp sugar.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, adding more water if needed to reach desired consistency. Stir occasionally.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve on your favorite buns. Homemade garlic parmesan cheese buns are highly recommended!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

32g

Carbs

4g