By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 22, 2023
Crockpot Cheeseburgers are an easy way to make a family favorite. They’re creamy, cheesy, and delicious. These Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes will wow everyone with their flavor!
What’s in Bacon Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes?
These babies are filled with cheese, ground beef, and bacon, then topped off like a regular burger . So good! You’ll definitely be getting messy with these guys, but isn’t that the point of sloppy joes ?
- Ground Beef: We like to use lean ground beef (85-90%) to keep these sloppy joes from becoming too greasy. Don’t forget to drain off any excess grease, though!
- Garlic: Adds an earthy flavor.
- Velveeta: Makes these sandwiches cheesy, creamy, and perfectly sloppy!
- Onion : Adds a classic earthy and sweet flavor.
- Bacon Crumbles : The perfect addition to give these sandwiches that bacon cheeseburger flavor.
- Salt + Pepper: Enhance the flavor of these sloppy joes.
- Hamburger Buns: The perfect vessel for both sloppy joes and cheeseburgers. It’s a no-brainer!
- Toppings: Add some lettuce, tomato, sliced cheese, and pickles for that classic cheeseburger taste!
Variations on Crockpot Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes
A classic cheeseburger is a classic for a reason, but you can also dress up this crockpot ground beef recipe like you would any cheeseburger. Try some of these suggestions:
- Use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Add your favorite BBQ sauce to the recipe and top with cheddar cheese and frizzled onions.
- Add roasted mushrooms , Swiss cheese, and Worcestershire sauce to the recipe and serve on a pretzel bun topped with caramelized onions .
- Use half ground beef and half breakfast sausage, and top with a fried egg, cheddar cheese, and avocado slices for a breakfast version!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot cheeseburger meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until hot or on the stovetop until the cheese has melted and the meat is warmed through. Assemble just before serving.
How to Freeze
Freeze crockpot cheeseburger meat in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
We love to serve these cheeseburger sloppy joes with classic french fries or indulge in some loaded bacon cheese fries . For a healthier side, serve up some coleslaw or a garden salad . Top your crockpot cheeseburgers with a dab of our favorite burger sauce to really take them to the next level!
Notes from the Test Kitchen
I alsmost always add a slice of cheddar, American, or Swiss cheese to these sandwiches and watch it melt into perfection!
5-Star Review
“My family loved this recipe!” -Cheryl
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- ▢ 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ▢ 8 ounces Velveeta cut into 1-inch cubes
- ▢ ½ cup diced onion
- ▢ 1 cup cooked bacon crumbles
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ▢ 6 hamburger buns
- ▢ Optional Toppings: lettuce, tomato, sliced cheese, and pickles
Video
Instructions
- Cook beef and garlic over medium-high heat in a 12-inch skillet, approximately 8-10 minutes. It will continue to cook in the crockpot, so it’s okay to cook it medium/medium well instead of all the way well done. Crumble the beef while you cook to your liking. Drain the skillet of the oil. 1½ pounds lean ground beef, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Add the cooked beef to a nonstick sprayed crockpot. Add in the cubed cheese, onion, bacon crumbles, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine as much as possible. 8 ounces Velveeta, ½ cup diced onion, 1 cup cooked bacon crumbles, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours, or on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- When ready to serve, fill buns with the beef mixture and top with desired garnishes. 6 hamburger buns, Optional Toppings:
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Cheeseburgers Step by Step
Cook the Beef: Cook 1½ pounds of lean ground beef and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic over medium-high heat in a 12-inch skillet, approximately 8-10 minutes. It will continue to cook in the crockpot, so it’s okay to cook it medium/medium well instead of all the way well done. Crumble the beef while you cook to your liking. Drain the skillet of the oil.
Fill the Crockpot: Add the cooked beef to a nonstick sprayed crockpot. Add in 8 ounces of cubed Velveeta cheese, ½ cup of diced onion, 1 cup of cooked bacon crumbles, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine as much as possible.
Cook the Filling: Cook on low for 5-6 hours, or on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Assemble the Burgers: When ready to serve, fill 6 hamburger buns with the beef mixture and top with desired garnishes.
Yes, you can experiment with different types of cheese. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or even blue cheese would work well in this recipe.
Yes, you can cook the beef mixture in a skillet on the stovetop instead of a crockpot. Just cook the beef until it’s fully cooked and then add the cheese, onion, bacon crumbles, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cheese is melted and the mixture is heated through.
Yes, you can add diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or other vegetables to the beef mixture for extra flavor and nutrition. Just sauté the vegetables in a skillet before adding them to the crockpot.
More Burger Recipes To Try
- Baked Burgers
- Cheeseburger Sliders
- Stovetop Burgers
- Air Fryer Burgers
- Butter Burgers
- BBQ Burgers
Crockpot Cheeseburgers (Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes)
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 8 ounces Velveeta cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 cup cooked bacon crumbles
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 hamburger buns
- Optional Toppings: lettuce, tomato, sliced cheese, and pickles
Instructions
- Cook beef and garlic over medium-high heat in a 12-inch skillet, approximately 8-10 minutes. It will continue to cook in the crockpot, so it’s okay to cook it medium/medium well instead of all the way well done. Crumble the beef while you cook to your liking. Drain the skillet of the oil. 1½ pounds lean ground beef, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Add the cooked beef to a nonstick sprayed crockpot. Add in the cubed cheese, onion, bacon crumbles, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine as much as possible. 8 ounces Velveeta, ½ cup diced onion, 1 cup cooked bacon crumbles, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours, or on high for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- When ready to serve, fill buns with the beef mixture and top with desired garnishes. 6 hamburger buns, Optional Toppings:
Video
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
