These slow cooker Mississippi sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on a classic sloppy Joe recipe. Hearty and flavorful, this easy recipe deserves a permanent spot in your dinner rotation.
If you’re a fan of sloppy Joes, this version may be your favorite one yet. Slow cooker Mississippi sloppy Joes get their name from a Mississippi roast, which uses ranch seasoning, brown gravy mix, and pepperoncinis. This dish incorporates those same ingredients into a sloppy Joe to produce a bold and zesty flavor that’s unlike any other.
But the best part about this sloppy Joe recipe is that you make it in the slow cooker, so these are not only some of the best sloppy Joes we’ve ever tried, but also some of the easiest. Perfect for a potluck or a simple family dinner on busy weeknights, this comforting and hearty dish will be your new favorite meal. Once you try it, you’ll never want to go back to regular sloppy Joes again!
Why We Love This Recipe
- This Sloppy Joes recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that both kids and adults will love. It’s sure to be a family favorite.
- We love slow cooker meals because they’re so easy and convenient – just toss a few simple ingredients in and let the slow cooker do the work for you!
- This recipe is a twist on a traditional sloppy Joe with a unique tangy sauce that’s even more flavorful than the original.
- It’s a great way to use up extra ground beef when you want something more interesting than burgers or meatloaf.
Ingredients
- Lean ground beef
- Ranch dressing mix
- Brown gravy mix
- Sliced pepperoncini peppers, drained (keep the juice)
- Quick cooking oatmeal
- Ketchup
- Water
- Pepperoncini juice
- Worcestershire sauce
- Brown sugar
- Butter
- Sandwich buns
How to Make Slow Cooker Mississippi Sloppy Joes
Step One: Brown the Meat
- In a large skillet, brown and drain the ground beef.
- Add the beef to the slow cooker.
- Add the oatmeal to the meat in the slow cooker and stir.
Step Two: Add the Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, ranch mix, brown gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, pepperoncini juice, brown sugar, and water. Stir to combine.
- Add the sauce mix and pepperoncinis to the ground beef mixture in the slow cooker and stir.
Step Three: Finish and Serve
- Slice the butter and add it to the top of the meat mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Serve on soft brioche or hamburger buns
Tips and Suggestions
- After browning the ground meat, be sure to drain it to get rid of any excess fat. If not drained well, it could cause your sloppy joe mixture to become greasy.
- If your sloppy joe mixture is a little too thick, simply add some beef broth and stir to thin it out.
- To make your sloppy joes a bit less sloppy, you can scoop out a little bit of the bread from the bottom half of your buns. This will make a pocket that will help keep the meat mixture from falling out.
Variations
- Serve on slider buns or Hawaiian rolls and make these into sliders.
- Add more or less pepperoncinis, depending on your taste. You can add a little bit of diced onion, green pepper, red bell pepper, or garlic to the slow cooker too.
- You can make these with ground turkey or ground chicken in place of the beef.
How Do I Store Slow Cooker Mississippi Sloppy Joes?
Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should keep for up to 3 days.
How Should I Serve Slow Cooker Mississippi Sloppy Joes?
In addition to making burgers or sliders, you can also serve these on sub rolls, or skip the bread entirely and serve the meat over rice, egg noodles, or creamy mashed potatoes.
What are Some Good Side Dishes for this Meal?
There are lots of great options! If you’re serving these on rolls, you can’t go wrong with potato chips, French fries, potato salad, or a baked potato as a side dish. I also like to include some veggies, so I’ll roast some brussels sprouts or green beans, or just make a simple garden salad.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pork Chops
- Slow Cooker Orange Chicken
- Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
- Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Mississippi Sloppy Joes
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix 1 packet
- .87 ounce dry brown gravy mix 1 packet
- 1 cup sliced pepperocinis drained (keep the juice)
- ⅓ cup quick cooking oatmeal
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup pepperoncini juice
- 1 Tablespoon worcheshire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 6 buns
Instructions
- Brown and drain your ground beef and add to the slow cooker.
- Add the oatmeal to the meat and stir.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix, brown gravy mix, ketchup, worcheshire sauce, brown sugar, pepperoncini juice and water, and stir to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the ground beef and add in the pepperoncinis and stir.
- Slice the butter and add to the top of the meat mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Serve on soft brioche or hamburger buns
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