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Be kind to future you with this Freezer Friendly Recipe for Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Cheeseburgers. Make half for dinner and save the other half to throw in the slow cooker for an easy meal some other week!
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Freezer Friendly Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Cheeseburgers

Be kind to future you with this Freezer Friendly Recipe for Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Cheeseburgers. Make half for dinner and save the other half to throw in the slow cooker for an easy meal some other week!
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Cris

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 3 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water optional
  • 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 12 hamburger buns

Instructions

  • Brown your 3 lbs ground beef in a skillet, drain and put ground beef in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add 3 tbsp garlic minced, 1 large onion chopped, 1 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and mix well.
  • Place 1/2 of mixture in your slow cooker and add 1/4 cup water.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2.5 hours
  • Add half of 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Save remaining 2 cups of cheese for later date.
  • Serve on half of 12 hamburger buns and freeze other 6 buns for later date.
  • Place the other 1/2 of your meat mixture into a freezer safe bag or container after it cools. Then freeze.
  • When ready to use for a second meal, thaw buns on counter and meat in fridge and then throw meat in your crock pot and follow original instructions.

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