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 Allrecipes website, added my own twist, and expanded it for a crowd.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 pounds ground beef
- 1.5 cups chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 3 , 26.5 ounce
- 5 ribss celery , chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper , chopped
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 0.13 teaspoons ground cloves
Instructions
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
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