Best 9 Sloppy Joes To Feed A Crowd Recipes

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Hosting a party or gathering and looking for a delicious and hearty dish to feed a large group? Look no further than sloppy joes! This classic American comfort food is a favorite for its messy, finger-licking goodness and its ability to satisfy even the hungriest appetites. In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to find the best sloppy joe recipe that will wow your guests and leave them craving more. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with unique flavors, we have got you covered. Get ready to explore a world of sloppy joe possibilities and discover the perfect recipe to make your next gathering a memorable one!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOPPY JOES



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Food Network

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1/2 large onion, diced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
5 cloves garlic, minced
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 kaiser rolls
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder, or more as needed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more as needed
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Chips or salad, for serving, if desired

Steps:

  • Start by browning the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat.
  • Add in the green peppers and onions. Stir, and then add 1 cup water, the ketchup and garlic. Stir it around to combine, and then add the brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, and then cover and simmer over medium-low heat, about 20 minutes.
  • To serve, spread the rolls with the butter and brown them on a griddle or in a skillet. Spoon a good amount of the meat mixture onto the bottom roll, and then top with the other half. Serve with chips, salad or just enjoy it by itself.

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES



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Despite the name of this iconic retro dish, the secret to a great sloppy joe is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows the sandwich to be eaten with your hands. Serve on hamburger buns.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds extra lean ground beef
½ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, diced
1 cup water
¾ cup ketchup
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 pinch cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook and stir the mixture constantly until the beef is browned and forms small crumbles, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 more cup water and return mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
  • Season with salt , black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1001.5 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

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.

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

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

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.

CHURCH SUPPER SLOPPY JOES



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My family loves these sloppy joes. I would make them back when I worked in a school lunchroom and heard nothing but compliments.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
6 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a several large skillets, cook the beef, onion and celery until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add the brown sugar, tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese; cook until cheese is melted. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality ground beef. The higher the fat content, the more flavorful the Sloppy Joes will be.
  • Brown the ground beef well. This will help to develop the flavor and keep the Sloppy Joes from being greasy.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. The classic Sloppy Joe sauce is made with ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, but you can also add other spices and herbs to taste, such as garlic, onion, chili powder, or cumin.
  • Let the Sloppy Joes simmer for a while. This will help to thicken the sauce and develop the flavors.
  • Serve the Sloppy Joes on toasted buns. This will help to soak up the sauce and make the sandwiches even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Sloppy Joes are a classic American dish that is perfect for a crowd. They are easy to make, affordable, and always a hit. With a few simple tips, you can make the best Sloppy Joes that your friends and family will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Sloppy Joes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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