Sloppy Joes for a Crowd

Sloppy Joes for a Crowd

Feed up to 24 people with this Sloppy Joe recipe that uses Manwich® as a shortcut for a tasty sauce.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr 15 mins
Total Time
4 hr 35 mins
Calories
305 Calories

Recipe Instructions

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.
Sloppy Joes for a Crowd
Sloppy Joes for a Crowd
Sloppy Joes for a Crowd
Sloppy Joes for a Crowd

Ingredients

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

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