Old Fashioned Sloppy Joe Freezer Meal Recipe

Hannah Stewart

With our Old Fashioned Sloppy Joe Freezer Meal, you can have the rich, savory-sweet goodness of Sloppy Joes without the stress of starting from scratch.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
1 High speed blender or food processor
1 gallon freezer bag

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1 small yellow onion
1 green bell pepper diced
1/2 cup carrots shredded

Sloppy Joe Sauce (Blend Together):

6 oz tomato paste
2 tbsp raw honey
2 tbsp chili powder
3 garlic cloves or 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
2/3 cup water

For Serving

4-6 buns

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Instructions

Freezer Prep Directions:

Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
Add sauce ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. (You may have to scrap sides once or twice).
Add all ingredients, except for serving, to labeled gallon freezer bag.
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.

Slow Cooker Directions:

Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
Cook on low 5-6 hours. (Do not stir)
After cooking, break up the meat in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
Serve in your favorite bun and enjoy!

Notes

If you like a little extra heat or kick add in some hot sauce to your sandwich or the meat when cooking.
If you do not have fresh garlic use 1 tsp garlic powder as a substitute.
You can sub out hot sauce for the dijon mustard if desired.
This recipe is super family-friendly and so full of flavor! The cinnamon is optional but highly recommended.

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