Best 8 Sloppy Joes To Feed A Crowd Recipes

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**Sloppy Joes: A Hearty and Versatile Dish for Any Occasion**

Sloppy Joes are a classic American comfort food that is perfect for feeding a crowd. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for potlucks, parties, or even a weeknight meal. With its sweet and tangy sauce, tender ground beef, and soft, fluffy buns, Sloppy Joes are a guaranteed hit with people of all ages. In this article, we'll share three delicious Sloppy Joe recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings. From a classic recipe to a vegetarian version and a spicy variation, we have something for everyone. Get ready to indulge in this messy but oh-so-satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHURCH SUPPER SLOPPY JOES FOR 60



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Sloppy Joe Recipe For Large Crowd, Church Cookbook Recipe.

Provided by Lea Ann Brown

Categories     Main Course Beef

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 pounds ground beef (extra lean)
1/3 cup flour
2 1/2 cups celery (diced)
2 1/2 cups onion (diced, about 2 medium onions)
1/2 cup mustard (or more to taste)
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar (light brown, or dark brown)
28 ounces catsup (3 1/2 cups)
2 cups water
60 Hamburger buns (small ones, but not slider buns)

Steps:

  • In a very large fry pan, brown hamburger meat in three batches. Once the first batch is about half way browned, add 1/3 of the onion, 1/3 of the celery and 1/3 of the flour. Once the meat is browned, move the mixture to a big soup pot and repeat with two more batches.
  • Use an 8 quart soup pot. I have used a 6 quart, it works but a little tight on space.
  • Once all of the ingredients are in the big soup pot, add remainder of the ingredients and simmer for at least 30 minutes. If the mixture seems dry, or needs a little punch of flavor, I add a little bit of your favorite bottled bbq sauce.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste and serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 393 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, Calories 263 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER SLOPPY JOES (CROWD SIZE)



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Looking for a hearty snack to feed a party? Then check out these sloppy Joe sandwiches made with a flavorful ground beef mixture that's been cooked all day.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 1/2 medium stalks celery, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 can (26 1/2 oz) sloppy joe sauce
24 sandwich buns, split

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except buns in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
  • Stir well before serving. To serve, fill each bun with about 1/3 cup beef mixture. Beef mixture will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 670 mg

SLOPPY JOES FOR A CROWD



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My mother-in-law created this recipe in the early 1950s. She prepared it many, many times before she was happy with the end result. Our family likes these satisfying sandwiches served with pickles and potato chips. -Sharon McKee, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons celery salt or celery seed
2 teaspoons onion salt or onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 bay leaves
16 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes., Cook, uncovered, 30-40 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Serve 1/2 cup of meat mixture on each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SLOPPY JOES II



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This is the recipe my mother used for sloppy joes and it always gets compliments!

Provided by Tamara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
¾ cup ketchup
3 teaspoons brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
  • Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

SLOPPY JOES TO FEED A CROWD



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This is a sweet tomatoey tasting sloppy joe. The recipe came from the USDA's recipe book for the Child and Adult Care Food Program. I have been using it for my daycare for a while now. Sometimes I add very tiny chopped peppers and carrots. Small enough that the kids don't know they are there.

Provided by fullernj

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 1/2 lbs ground beef
3/4 cup onions, chopped or 3 tablespoons dehydrated onion
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 cups tomato paste
1 1/2 cups ketchup
2 7/8 cups water
1/2 cup vinegar, plus
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
25 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef. Drain off fat.
  • Add onions and garlic powder. Cook for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, ketchup, water, vinegar, dry mustard, pepper, and brown sugar. Mix well and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Scoop 1/3 cup onto each hamburger bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 55.5, Sodium 546, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 9.8, Protein 20.4

SLOPPY JOES FOR A CROWD



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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.

Provided by Mr Belvidere

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 pounds ground beef
1 ½ cups chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
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
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 305.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 953.1 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

SLOPPY JOES FOR 100



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I use this recipe at a church dinner every year, and we always sell out. It's a delicious main dish for any gathering.-Linda Cailteux, Clifton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h

Yield 100 servings (12 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 pounds ground beef
4 large onions, chopped
4 large green peppers, chopped
4 cups chopped celery
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup spicy brown mustard
4 cups ketchup
2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste
4 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
6 to 8 cups water
1 cup vinegar
2/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
100 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, brown the beef, onions, peppers and celery in batches until meat is browned. Remove with a slotted spoon to a large roaster; add the next 8 ingredients. Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts :

CROCK POT SLOPPY JOES FOR A CROWD



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I made these for a potluck at work and they were a definite hit! One thing I didn't put in the recipe: instead of using 1 bell pepper, I usually use 1/2 cup of tri-pepper mix. It's just red, yellow and green bell peppers, already diced. Publix sells it in their produce section. It's a real time saver!

Provided by Hippie2MARS

Categories     Meat

Time 6h20m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lbs ground chuck
1 large vidalia onion, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
24 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup catsup
3/4 cup mild barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Mrs Dash southwest chipotle seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Brown the hamburger with the onions, garlic and peppers until the meat is cooked and the onions are clear.
  • Drain well (I just leave mine in the colander draining while I prepare the sauce).
  • In the crock pot, whisk together all the remaining ingredients.
  • Fold in the hamburger mixture. Stir to coat.
  • Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the sloppy joes so that there is plenty of room for the meat and sauce to simmer.
  • Brown the ground beef in batches so that it doesn't steam and become tough.
  • Drain the excess grease from the ground beef before adding the sauce ingredients.
  • Use a variety of peppers and onions in the sauce for a more flavorful sloppy joe.
  • Add a little bit of brown sugar or honey to the sauce for a slightly sweet and tangy flavor.
  • Serve the sloppy joes on hamburger buns, hot dog buns, or even slider buns.
  • Top the sloppy joes with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, or pickles.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for feeding a crowd. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a pot of sloppy joes that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sloppy joes a try!

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