Sloppy Joes for a Crowd

Sloppy Joes for a Crowd

This is a simple and easy recipe for making Sloppy Joes for 24 or more people. Yes, I know, what kind of good Sloppy Joe recipe uses Manwich®? In this case it’s used as a base (like ketchup) to make a really tasty dish. I used the best ideas of several Sloppy Joe recipes on the @site_name website, added my own twist, and expanded it for a crowd.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Yield:
6 quarts
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 pounds ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 (26.5 ounce) cans Sloppy Joe sauce (such as Manwich®)
  • 5 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the beef, 1/2 cup onion, and 1 clove garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker. Repeat twice more with remaining oil, beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Step 2
Add Sloppy Joe sauce, celery, green pepper, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and cloves to the slow cooker. Cook on Low for at least 4 hours, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Cook’s Notes:

Sloppy Joes are like chili. There are many variations as to personal taste. You may want to add more or less brown sugar, clove, or vinegar to get the flavor you like. Warning! Do not add ketchup! The Manwich(R) is very ketchupy to start.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305
Calories
15g
Fat
20g
Carbs
21g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 305
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 19%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol69mg 23%
Sodium953mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate20g 7%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars16g
Protein21g
Vitamin C7mg 34%
Calcium21mg 2%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium301mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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