These Slow Cooker Beef & Lentil Sloppy Joes pack such a nutritional punch, with protein and fiber from lentils, and sneaky veggies! The whole family will love this healthy, hearty meal!
I don’t know if I’ve ever thrown a bunch of random ingredients into the slow cooker, set the timer, and had it turn out as well as these did.
I was so thrilled that these worked!
These sloppy joes are packed with protein and vegetables! I have to admit, sometimes I sneak veggies in my own food just to ensure I get enough. It’s hard sometimes! Something we all love is sloppy joes, and the lentils and vegetables give such an awesome boost in nutritional value to your typical sloppy joes!
The lentils add no extra work but a ton of nutritional value — and I’m all about packing a big punch into the meals I eat so I feel less guilty about the dessert I know I’m going to eat later.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small-medium onion finely chopped
- 1 small zucchini shredded (could substitute a carrot, other veg, or just leave out)
- 3/4 cup split red lentils dry
- 1 1/2 cup water or broth beef, chicken or veg
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1-2 pinches red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pan, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned.
- While ground beef is cooking, add remaining ingredients to slow cooker (I used a 6qt, and it was about half full).
- Add ground beef to slow cooker and give everything a good stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
Notes
**NOTE: Nutrition information is estimated and will vary depending on exact serving size, types and brands of products used.
Nutrition Information
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Amber says
This was so yummy. We left out the hamburger but it still turned out delicious. My kids really enjoyed and we’ll be having it again. I posted a link to this page on my blog. and pinned it.
Ashley says
Thanks Amber! It’s one of our favorites!
Liza Vinnie says
Looks great going to cook tonight, thank you for sharing
Ashley says
Thanks Liza! Let me know how you like them!
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
These look like a heavenly dinner to come home to at the end of the day!! Pinned to try!! Thanks for the recipe, Ashley!
Ashley says
Anytime! Thanks for sharing!
Gal Bar says
Hi!
I wanted to ask – if I don’t own a slow cooker, what are the alternatives for cooking?
Thanks!
Ashley says
Hey there! You could cook it on the stovetop! I would brown the beef first, and then add the rest of the ingredients and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the lentils are cooked. Hope that helps!
Gal Bar says
Thanks, I’ll give it a try! ๐
Ashley says
Awesome! Let me know how you like it!
Wendy @ www.mamasblogcentral.com says
Love it. Pinned it!!
Ashley says
Thanks Wendy!