Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes

Can you use ground turkey instead of ground beef?

For a healthier spin, you can make slow-cooker turkey sloppy joes instead. However, you'll get the most flavor with quality ground beef that has about 20% fat.

How else can you cook sloppy joes?

To speed up the preparation, cook the mixture on the stovetop instead of transferring it to a slow cooker. Simmer the meat mixture over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until heated through.

What toppings can you put on each sloppy joe?

Much like hamburgers, sloppy joes can serve as the base for many toppings like cheese, bacon, bread and butter pickles, your favorite coleslaw recipe or even corn chips.

What can you serve with slow-cooker sloppy joes?

You can serve many sides with sloppy joes. Try them with baked beans, macaroni and cheese, potato salad or even plain old potato chips. If you liked this dish, try more of our favorite sloppy joe recipes and other slow-cooker ground beef recipes.

—Julie Schnittka, Taste of Home Senior Editor