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.
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®)
