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Crock pot full of Asian-style sloppy joes made with ground beef, teriyaki, peanut sauce, diced vegetables, and spices.

Crock Pot Asian Sloppy Joes

A bold twist on a comfort food classic, these Asian-Inspired Crock Pot Sloppy Joes are savory, sweet, and perfect for sandwiches, rice bowls, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 535
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lbs ground beef sub: ground turkey, chicken, or pork
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced (swap with carrots or bell peppers for variety)
  • 4 pickles diced (or use relish for convenience)
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1 medium can diced tomatoes
  • Seasonings: salt pepper, garlic
Flavor Boosters (the Asian-inspired twist):
  • Peanut sauce
  • Teriyaki sauce
  • Ketchup
  • Spicy brown mustard
  • Sesame seed oil
  • How to Make Asian-Inspired Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

Equipment

  • Crock Pot https://amzn.to/3Nlytqv
  • Henckels Kitchen Knives https://amzn.to/3WNGfxN

Method
 

  1. Brown the Beef (Optional): While you can add raw ground beef straight into the crock pot, browning it first gives extra flavor and reduces grease.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add the browned beef (or raw, if you prefer), onion, celery, pickles, tomato paste, tomatoes, and all your flavor boosters into your slow cooker. Stir until everything is well combined.
  3. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally if possible. The sauce will thicken, and the flavors will meld beautifully.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the filling onto toasted buns, scoop over rice, or tuck into crisp lettuce wraps.

Video

Notes

💡 Pro Tip: Let the mixture cool before portioning into freezer containers. Sloppy joe filling freezes and reheats beautifully for quick weekday meals.