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Crockpot Sloppy Joe Pasta

Crockpot sloppy joe pasta in slow cooker with ground beef and elbow macaroni in rich tomato sauce
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A classic comfort food combo made easy in the crockpot. This recipe combines savory ground beef and a tangy sloppy joe sauce with pasta for a hearty, all-in-one meal the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (24 oz) jar sloppy joe sauce
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until no pink remains and meat is crumbly. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Transfer the cooked beef mixture to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  3. Stir in the sloppy joe sauce, tomato sauce, condensed tomato soup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce until everything is well combined.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  5. After 3.5 hours on LOW (or 1.5 hours on HIGH), stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni. Make sure pasta is fully submerged in sauce. If sauce is too thick, add 1/2 cup water or beef broth. Continue cooking for final 30 minutes.
  6. Once the pasta is tender, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with optional toppings.

Notes

  • Use a 4-6 quart slow cooker for this recipe.
  • Using lean ground beef like 90/10 will reduce the amount of fat you need to drain and make for a less greasy final dish.
  • Browning the beef first is crucial for developing the best flavor and removing excess grease.
  • Adding the uncooked pasta at the end prevents it from becoming overly soft and mushy during the long cooking time.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick after cooking, stir in a small amount of beef broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
  • For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the other sauce ingredients.

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