Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup water
• Hamburger buns

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion and green bell pepper over medium-high heat, breaking up the beef until it is crumbled and cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and celery seed.
3. Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and water. Stir to combine.
4. Pour the beef mixture into a slow cooker.
5. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or on high for 1 to 1.5 hours, until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded.
6. Serve the sloppy joes on hamburger buns.
7. Optional: Top with cheese, pickles, or onions if desired.