(click thru for reader comments and more photos)
serves 4 as is, can be quadrupled in 6-quart slow cooker
1 pound lean ground meat
packet of sloppy joe mix (check for gluten, or use recipe below)
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup of water
or, use this:
Homemade From Scratch Sloppy Joe Mix
makes 1 packet:
1 tablespoon onion flakes
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
-1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
The Directions.
Use a 4 quart slow cooker for 1 pound of meat, or a 6-quart for larger quantities.
Mix the meat with the sloppy joe mix and the tomato paste.
Add the cup of water, and stir well.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3-5 hours.
The meat is done when it is crumbly and fully cooked.
Serve with hamburger buns, or on top of rice.
The Verdict.
These were delicious! The kids enjoyed the "ketchup meat" and liked that they were kind of messy.
This is a super fun and memorable potluck or dish for entertaining.
enjoy!!
happy slow cooking! steph
